Role: Behaviour Support Asisstant

Location: Haywards Heath

Salary: £92.63-£100 per day

Hours: 8.30-3.30/Mon-Fri/Term Time only

We welcome applications from candidates who have a variety of experience including:

- Sports coaching

- Youth work

- Mental health workers

- Volunteer work

- Support workers

- Foster carers

- Scout/guide leaders or similar

As a Behaviour Support Assistant you will be expected to:

- Support children either 1:1 or in a small classroom setting

- Manage challenging behaviours, remaining professional at all times and following the school's internal policies

- Support children with their learning in the classroom, following instructions from the class teacher

- Partake in alternative activities outside of the classroom such as sports/sensory play when required

Why work with Supply Desk?

• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle (Full-time or Part-time)
• Access to professional development through Supply Desk such as Behaviour Support: Supporting Learner’s Wellbeing and Mental Health, Trauma informed practice and restorative approaches and de-escalation techniques
• A dedicated Consultant at Supply desk to support you through your placement
• Weekly pay via PAYE (Pay as you earn)
• Referral programme- both you and your friend could get up to £150 collectively once they start working (Subject to terms and Conditions)

If you have experience of working with children with SEN, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH (social, emotional and mental health), physical disabilities or other specific needs, then we would love to hear from you.

At Supply Desk we have a passion for education and ensuring children receive quality teaching and support- if you would like to join us in making a positive impact, please apply now. Short-listed candidates will be contacted by one of our Sussex team.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles

Contact information

Lilia Erskine