Behaviour Support Assistant

Stoke-on-Trent
£103 - £120 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract:

Full-time and flexible supply roles available (until July)

We are currently recruiting Behaviour Support Assistants to work within a dedicated SEMH provision in Stoke-on-Trent. These roles are available for immediate start and will run through to the end of the academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are committed to supporting young people facing social, emotional and mental health challenges.

• Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural needs
• A background in SEN, alternative provision, youth work, care, psychology or mentoring
• Strong transferable skills from roles involving coaching, support work or pastoral care

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Support the delivery of tailored learning plans
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Help create a consistent, structured and supportive classroom environment

• Calm, resilient and confident managing challenging behaviour
• Empathetic and able to build rapport quickly
• Proactive and adaptable in dynamic situations
• Experienced in behaviour support, mental health or SEN (desirable)
• In possession of a DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

• Immediate starts available with roles through to July
• Full-time stability or flexible day-to-day options
• Competitive weekly pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to training and CPD opportunities
• A rewarding opportunity to positively influence young people's futures

If you're ready to work in a specialist SEMH environment and support students to succeed both academically and emotionally, contact the Staffordshire SEND & SEMH Team on