Behaviour Support Assistant

Description:

Are you an experienced TA looking for a new role in Islington as a Behaviour Support Assistant? Or are you seeking a role supporting children who have social, emotional and mental health needs?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for a resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to join this supportive primary PRU in Islington. This is a full time, long-term role starting ASAP for the full academic year and upon review there will be an opportunity to go permanent.

The School:

The school supports children from Islington primary schools with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs who have been permanently excluded, allocated a place through SEN consultation or via the Securing Education Board on a short-term placement. A high number of pupils here also have an additional diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD. Class sizes are therefore smaller with up to six pupils per class and there is a high staff-to-pupil ratio so that children are given the correct support when needed across the school day.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant you will be responsible for the below:

Managing behaviour and following the schools behaviour policy
Supporting students in class, small groups and on a 1:1 basis
Encouraging and promoting student engagement in learning activities
Contributing to support plans and strategies to meet the needs of each student
Collaborating with staff, parents/carers, and outside agencies
Monitoring and recording student progress and achievementsTo join us and be successful in this role you will need:

Previous experience working with children who have SEMH needs
Strong behaviour management skills
Patience and resilience
An Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible
Legal right to work in the UKTradewind are renowned for offering top rates of pay, more CPD than any other agency, great referral bonus and termly networking & social events.

Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this great position as a Behaviour support assistant in Islington or for more information about the role, contact Stuart Lovelock on (phone number removed) (Option 3)