Behaviour Support Assistant

Taunton, Somerset £(Apply online only) per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications) Start date: ASAP The School and Role A specialist school in Taunton, Somerset is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant with a passion for creating fun and engaging ways to support students. Pupils are aged 11- 16 and have Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs, as well as associated needs such as Autism or ADHD. Many of the students have suffered trauma and have found mainstream education to be difficult. The school focuses on areas where progress can be made whether emotionally, socially, behaviourally or academically. The Behaviour Support Assistant will support in small classes using behaviour management skills in assisting pupils in overcoming barriers to learning. This is an excellent SEN school with a strong reputation in the community, staff here enjoy excellent work life balance smaller class sizes (10 per class). This school is set in Taunton not far from the train station with excellent transport links and onsite parking. There is a community feel to this school with staff all contributing towards the excellent working environment. Requirements The desired Behaviour Support Assistant will: • Be confident in behaviour management skills to de-escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour. • To mentor and engage with the students, delivering specifically designed educational packages. • You will need to be resilient, empathetic, patient and not take things too personally. • Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults What we offer As a Support staff member, part of our team, you benefit from:  Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.) Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).  Social and networking events. Pension contributions.  CPD to help with your professional development. Access to a dedicated consultant. About us We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.  We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024  We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.  How to apply  If you are an individual who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.  Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) #Visionsupport