Leader Education are currently recruiting Behaviour Support Assistants to support students in a specialist school in Tameside. This role is ideal for candidates with experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs or behavioural challenges.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will help students develop positive behaviour strategies and remain engaged with their learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students who may display challenging behaviour or emotional difficulties.
• Implement behaviour strategies designed to support self-regulation and emotional wellbeing.
• Provide 1:1 support and mentoring for pupils who require additional guidance.
• Help create a calm and structured learning environment.
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and the SENCO.
• Track behaviour progress and provide feedback to school staff.

Requirements:

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH needs or behavioural challenges.
• Understanding of behaviour management strategies in schools.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Resilient, patient and positive attitude.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about supporting students with SEMH needs and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a member of our team will contact you to discuss the next steps of your application.

About Us

Leader Education are committed to providing the highest level of service and candidates to the Education Sector. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and schools through our compassionate and comprehensive services. We are proud to support schools and to make a real difference.

What We Offer

• Ongoing Support and Training
• In-house Team Teach Training
• You own dedicated consultant
• Full compliance with AWR to ensure you get the right pay and working conditions.

As part of our Safer Recruitment, you will be required to go through our vetting process before you can work in a school. For this role you will require an Enhanced Child or Child and Adults DBS. This is mandatory to work in a school and if you do not have one you can apply for one through Leader Education.

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