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 careerKey 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-escalationYou 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