[ref. c33837520] Behaviour Support Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Behaviour Support Assistant to work with students who are under the care of our Inclusion Support team.

We are passionate about the importance of inclusion and strongly believe that high quality support is a key factor in ensuring academic success. If you share these views and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you.

You will:

• be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life;
• ideally have experience of working with people with SEND or with children who find it difficult to engage with learning;
• be professional, enthusiastic, self-motivating and able to demonstrate flexibility in your approach;
• be confident to lead the learning of individual students and small groups;
• be able to equip students with personalised strategies to become independent in education and life;
• have a caring and patient nature, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• be a team player, and be able to contribute to the shared responsibility ethos of our school;
• have or be prepared to have an up to date knowledge of the new SEND code of practice.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• a high level of support for all new staff;
• the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff and agencies beyond the College;
• an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment;
• a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities;
• further benefits including free access to the college gym, discounts for external gym memberships and retailers, a salary sacrifice scheme to assist with high value transport and tech purchases and access to a 24 hour employee assistance programme.

The Spires College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. As a School we are committed to staff’s professional development and invest heavily in ensuring everyone has the support required to be able to carry out their role to a high standard.

Further details about the role

Please see the attached brochure for more information.

Commitment to safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and to the promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list information.