Behaviour support assistant
Ystrad, CF82
£92.63 per day
Full time – Consistency will be key
We are working with a local Ystrad school to find an individual to work as a behaviour support to assist pupils in lessons and with everyday tasks. Someone with previous experience dealing with behaviour would be vital as we need someone to start and be comfortable in the environment immediately. The pupils can range from ages 3-19, but generally you will stay with the same group of pupils for most lessons and break periods.
The role will involve both classroom and outside activities. In classrooms your main role will require you to support the pupil and make sure that they are doing work in a timely manner and focusing; outside the classroom will be supporting pupils through lunches as sometimes that can be the most overwhelming part of the day, therefore engaging in activities and making the most of the outside apparatus will be important to keep the children engaged.
Responsibilities:
* Ensuring pupils are engaging in all sessions.
* Assist in personal care tasks as and when required
* To plan and implement appropriate techniques to deal with challenging behaviour in pupils where appropriate.
* To take part in relevant training and courses as required.
Requirements and qualifications: We can support you obtain documentation required
* Understands the development needs of children and those with additional support required
* Has a passion for the Education sector and helping others
* Enhanced DBS and registration with the EWC (Teaching Personnel can help you acquire this)
* 2 standard references
* Level 2 Safeguarding
To be considered for shortlisting, please can you attach your CV and the team will be in touch with next steps within 2 working days.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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