Behaviour Support Assistant

Justteachers are looking to recruit a Behaviour Support Mentor to work within a school in King's Lynn for students who have withdrawn from mainstream education. The school is a specialist provision for students with SEMH (Social Emotional and Mental Health difficulties). The majority of students have withdrawn from mainstream education and are disengaged, reluctant learners who can show challenging behaviours. As a result, the working environment can on occasion be challenging. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about supporting young people reach the best possible outcomes. Working in this type of setting is very rewarding.

• The post is offered with a daily rate of £70.00 – £90.00 per day (dependent on experience)
• Working hours are 8.30am – 3:30pm Monday to Friday.
• This position is available straight away (later start date is possible for the right candidate).
• This role is offered on a temporary to permanent basis for the right candidate.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to join a school with a unique approach and a supportive leadership team.

As a behaviour support mentor, you will be supporting primary age students ( 5 -11 years old) on both a 1:1 basis and within small groups, providing both academic and behaviour support, as well as assisting the pastoral team within school.

The successful candidate will have experience working with children. Experience working adults with special needs or any kind of work which relates to supporting the progress of vulnerable children or young people would also be considered. We are looking for someone who really wishes to make a difference for young people who need extra support to help with their education.

Ideal candidates will:

• Be comfortable working in challenging and sometimes difficult environments
• Be passionate about the development and learning of students with SEMH and want to make a difference.
• Work well with teachers and school support staff as part of a professional team
• Be willing to build relationships with learners and understand what is behind the behaviour
• Be creative, flexible and have an active interest in working with hard to reach students
• Able to work as part of a team and support the ethos of a school
• The school has specified that Team Teach or equivalent positive handling training is required.

Desirable:

• Have experience working in Special Schools, PRU’s, SEMH Schools, Care Homes or Residential Homes

In return, juststeachers offers:

• Pension scheme
• Choose how you are paid – PAYE or Umbrella
• A dedicated compliance office and recruitment consultant
• Competitive pay rates
• AWR (Agency Working Regulations), ensuring you receive the pay and working conditions you are entitled to

If you are a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker looking for a new challenge and committed to inspiring young people, please apply below, or call us now on 01775 233116

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Part-time hours: 32 per week

Salary: £70.00-£90.00 per day

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• King's Lynn, Norfolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person