Behaviour Support Assistant - Haywards Heath - Jan 2025

Are you looking for your first step on the ladder to progress into teaching or a therapy-focused role?
A well established school for children aged 6-11 with ADHD and/or Autism are welcoming applicants to their role as a Behaviour Support Assistant who are able to demonstrate a good academic background, along with the characteristics of resilience, empathy, creativity and problem-solving. You will be working with children with varying cognitive behaviours which will require you to develop a strong rapport with the children to enable you to understand their triggers and what captures their imagination.
You will benefit from:
*The opportunity of a permanent contract after 12 weeks employment through Academics
*An class rate of pay for a behaviour support assistant role
*Excellent training and development opportunities within the school
*Term time working hours
*Excellent experience to further your career
Key Responsibilities of a Behaviour Support Assistant:
*Supporting creative and safe play with the children
*Helping the children with completing academic tasks
*Working with the teacher to prepare and execute activities
*Liaising with other staff members across the therapy and senior leadership teams
*Implementing behavioural management strategies and de-escalation
You will be able to evidence:
*Your eligibility to work with children (not on the barred list)
*A DBS check (we can support you with an application for one)
*A minimum of grade (9-4) A*-C in GCSE Maths and English
*Experience in either a personal of professional capacity with behaviour support