Behaviour support assistant

Wakefield, Yorkshire
Veritas Education recruitment ltd

Behaviour Support Assistant

Available to start ASAP

Full time position, long term

We are currently looking to appoint a Behaviour Support Assistant to work in a vibrant Primary school in the WF3 area of Wakefield, this is a full-time role starting immediately. The successful candidate must be confident managing challenging behaviour and be able to work either on a 1:1 basis or in small groups with children that need additional support.

The Behaviour Support Assistant must have had previous experience working alongside children in either a care setting or primary school environment or have a genuine passion towards helping children learn and develop and comfortable providing them with extra care.

About the role:

• Assist with the development of pupils that require extra support
• Create supportive and caring relationships with the pupils
• Full time position with the potential of a permanent role
• Assisting the school on outings or with events

Candidates would ideally have:

• Experience in and a desire to support challenging SEMH behaviour and autism/communication needs
• Must be able to follow planning programmes
• Hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS
• Be comfortable providing pupils with extra care and support where needed

If you have the experience for this role and would like further information, please respond with an up to date CV or contact or feel free to call

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

‘Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.’