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The Youth Education Service are working in partnership with a Pupil Referral Unit in Fazakerley who support students who have been or who are at risk of being permanently excluded. We are recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant to work within their KS3 site. The school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible, reliable, resilient and resourceful individual to support the students in their learning and join in with their dynamic school life. As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will be working with small groups of secondary aged students, many who suffer with social, emotional and / or mental health issues (SEMH). You will work closely to support the class teacher to ensure the students are consistently working to positive outcomes.
The school’s ethos is to provide the highest quality education and care to ensure all students are developed to their full potential academically, vocationally and socially and your role is to ensure this is followed at all times with any child you support.
Key Benefits
• 12 week Temp to Perm offer through The Youth Education Service before moving onto a permanent contract which gives you the opportunity to get a full understanding of the school before committing to a permanent contract immediately
• Exceptional CPD offer
• A well-resourced school
• Opportunities for high quality professional development
• Supportive, proactive governors
• An innovative and talented team of committed staff who offer a wide range of skills and experience
• The opportunity to forge a vibrant and effective relationship with local secondary schools that are committed to inclusion and partnership.
The Teaching Assistant will:
• Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues and be a very enthusiastic team player.
• Play a full part in the life of the school community, support its aims and ethos and encourage staff and students to follow this example.
• Promote the school’s policies, comply with the school’s Health and Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
• Take responsibility for their own professional development and to keep up to date with advice and guidance, as provided by the school and Food for Thought
• Set a good example to all students in their presentation and their personal conduct.
• Adhere to the school’s Code of Conduct.
You must have:
You will be a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for working with children, particularly those with social, emotional and / or mental health issues.
A background in education is not a necessity but you may have experience working with children, ideally those with challenging behaviour, Autism, ADHD, Asperger’s, mental health issues and / or social and emotional issues.
You will have knowledge of safeguarding young people and a willingness to undertake additional and on-going training and personal development.
You will be an excellent team player with a positive and resilient nature who likes to see and get the best out of young people.
Hours: 08:00 - 15:00
The Youth Education Service (TYES) is committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The Youth Education Service is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.
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