Behaviour Support Assistant

Academics • UK • £11 - £12 / hour • 1w ago

Behaviour Support Assistant – Bristol (BS16)

Are you a Criminology or Psychology Graduate looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people? Do you have a passion for education and improving pupils’ mental health?

A Specialist School in Bristol (Fishponds / Downend area) are seeking a dedicated graduate to join their team as a Behaviour Support Assistant, starting in September. In this role, you will support children aged 11 to 18 who face behaviour challenges, including children exhibiting anti-social behaviours as a result of a diagnosed social, emotional or mental health difficulty.

* £90 - £100 per day, dependent on experience
* Full-Time, 8.30am – 4pm
* September start!

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

* Work closely with students to overcome behavioural challenges.
* Encourage positive decision-making and implement effective behaviour management strategies.
* Create a calm and safe learning environment to help students maintain focus.
* Encourage healthy relationships between students, staff and peers.
* Provide emotional support to students, helping them develop self-regulation and coping skills.
* Nurture the students’ social and emotional development.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

* A degree in Criminology, Psychology, or a related field.
* Passion for working with young people, particularly those facing behavioural and emotional challenges.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to remain calm under pressure.

This is a great opportunity for a recent Graduate to gain hands-on experience in the mental health field, and apply psychological or criminological theory to real-world scenarios. By engaging with various aspects of mental health and education, you will open doors to future roles in clinical or therapeutic settings, as well as youth justice and probation work.

If you are interested in this Behaviour Support Assistant role, please apply online or for further information contact Academics LTD Bristol office and speak to Janine Robinson

Please note: Academics are a leading education recruitment agency operating across England and Wales. All successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references will be required. Academics is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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