Are you an experienced teaching assistant with a passion for making a difference in the lives of students? Tradewind Education Agency is seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to join our team at one of our primary schools in Bristol. This is a full-time position starting ASAP. The school will also consider starting after half term.

About Us:

Tradewind Education Agency is a leading education agency committed to providing high-quality support to schools and educational institutions. We pride ourselves on connecting talented professionals with rewarding roles in the education sector. Joining us means becoming part of a dynamic community focused on making a positive impact on the lives of students.

The Role:

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with challenging behaviour across the school. Your resilient nature, good sense of humour, and ability to build strong relationships will contribute to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. This full-time position requires your availability from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individualised support to students displaying challenging behaviour, helping them manage their emotions and make positive choices.
• Implement behaviour management strategies outlined by the school, utilising positive reinforcement techniques, and promoting self-regulation skills.
• Build strong relationships with students based on trust, respect, and understanding, supporting their academic and emotional development.
• Collaborate closely with teachers and school staff to develop and implement behaviour support plans, providing feedback on the effectiveness of interventions.
• Handle challenging situations and use appropriate de-escalation techniques to manage disruptive behaviour when necessary.

Requirements:

• Proven experience dealing with challenging behaviour in a school setting.
• Resilience and a good-humoured nature to navigate the demands of supporting students with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to build strong and positive relationships with students, fostering trust and engagement.
• Availability for full-time work from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
• Relevant qualifications and certifications are desirable but not essential.

Why Tradewind

• Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
• Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College
• Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions all available, all local to you
• Your wellbeing matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer

Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this great position as a Teaching Assistant in Bristol. Or for more information about the role, contact Hettie Irving on 0117 301 7578/ hettie.irving@twrecruitment.com #BRITEACH