Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant - Harrow Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to work within a secondary school in Harrow. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning. The successful candidate will work closely with students who may display challenging behaviour, SEMH needs or require additional pastoral support. You will play a key role in helping students engage positively with their education, develop appropriate social skills and achieve their full potential. Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours using positive behaviour strategies.
• Building strong, professional relationships with students to encourage engagement and progress.
• Assisting teachers in maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Supporting the implementation of behaviour intervention plans.
• Monitoring and recording student progress, attendance and behaviour.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and parents where appropriate.

Requirements:

• Experience working with young people, ideally within a school, youth work, mentoring, coaching or support setting.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Resilient, patient and adaptable approach.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with students from diverse backgrounds.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable and disengaged learners.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What the School Offers:

• Supportive leadership and pastoral teams.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Experience working within a diverse and inclusive school community.
• Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

This role would be ideal for graduates considering a career in teaching, psychology, youth work or social care, as well as experienced Behaviour Support Assistants looking for their next opportunity in a welcoming Harrow secondary school. Location: Harrow, North West London Position: Behaviour Support Assistant Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Contract: Full-Time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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