Behaviour Support worker

Job description

BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT WORKER

Are you looking for work in the Education sector?

Are you looking for work in Blackburn?

Do you have a passion for working with children with additional needs (social, emotional, mental health, Behavioural needs)?

Are you strong with positive behaviour management?

We are currently looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to deliver person centred support to individuals who present high levels of complex needs and challenging behaviours associated with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and mental health problems. You will be working in a school and supporting children and young people who need 1 : 1 support for multiple reasons, such as :

Children in Looked After Care

Anxiety

Exclusion

Speech and language difficulties

Physical and mental health issues, disabilities and learning difficulties

You must have :

Some experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviour

Experience of de-escalation training would be advantageous

The school would also consider candidates from youth work backgrounds, or similar roles

Confidence to make decisions

Excellent communication and the ability to build positive relationships with the students

Empathy and understanding

Willingness to enhance skills with professional training and development

This is a great opportunity, to help enrich and develop vulnerable young people’s lives. You will be working with an excellent team and joining a fantastic school where you can make a difference, playing a key role in the development of students.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST :

Hold Right to Work in the UK

Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application

Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years

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