BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT WORKER
Are you looking for work in the Education sector?
Are you looking for work in Preston?
Do you have a passion for working with children with additional needs (social, emotional, mental health, SEN, Behavioural needs)?
Do you have positive behaviour management?
We are currently looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to deliver person centred support to individuals who present high levels of complex needs and challenging behaviours associated with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and mental health problems. You will be working in a mainstream primary school and supporting children and young people who need 1:1 support for multiple reasons, such as:
Children in Looked After Care
Anxiety
Exclusion
Speech and language difficulties
Physical and mental health issues, disabilities and learning difficulties
You must have:
Some experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviour
Experience of de-escalation training would be advantageous
The school would also consider candidates from youth work backgrounds, or similar roles
Confidence to make decisions
Excellent communication and the ability to build positive relationships with the students
Empathy and understanding
Willingness to enhance skills with professional training and development
This is a great opportunity, to help e...