Behaviour Support Assistant

at  Chalk Education

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A NEW CHALLENGE WORKING IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR? DO YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITHIN CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH?

This Alternative Provision caters for vulnerable young people aged 11 to 16 who have been excluded from mainstream education. You will be required to support leaner engagement through collaborative planning and delivery of content, working in partnership with the class teacher. You will be creative in your approach and engage the learners you work with to build strong professional relationships.
This leading alternative provision in Nottingham was graded ‘good’ with outstanding features and provides a bespoke curriculum to young people who are not able to access mainstream education. Students have a range of SEND including Social Emotional & Mental Health, Moderate Learning Difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Pupils may display challenging behaviour, so excellent behaviour management is essential with knowledge of a range of de-escalation techniques.
The provision boasts excellent facilities and a welcoming team which is underpinned by strong leadership; and the best interests of the young people are central to everything they do.
Alongside the staff you will be responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

· References confirming suitability for role
· Commitment to Safeguarding
· Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or willing to apply
· Eligibility to work in the UK

· A minimum of 6 months’ experience of working with children/young people
· Excellent behaviour management with knowledge of de-escalation techniques
· Experienced of supporting children/young people with mental health issues
· A degree in Psychology, Counselling or similar would be an advantage
· Experience working in a similar setting is desired