Behaviour Support Assistant

Are you an experienced Behaviour Support Assistant with a passion for making a difference in the lives of students? Tradewind Education Agency are seeking dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Assistants to join our team and work across our alternative provisions in Weston Super Mare.

These provisions cater to children and young people who have been excluded from mainstream education, have SEMH, ADHD or ADD - these children may have experienced trauma or significant challenges so experience supporting hard to reach or disengaged learners is required for these roles.
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. We have a 5-star rating on google based on over 240 reviews from Teachers and TAs who have worked for us in the Southwest.
The Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students across the provisions. Your resilient nature, good sense of humour, and ability to build strong relationships will contribute to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. There is flexibility in these roles, however full time availability is highly desired as long term, full time opportunities are required regularly.
Responsibilities:
* Provide individualised support to disengaged or hard to reach students, helping them manage their emotions and make positive choices.
* Implement behaviour management strategies outlined by the provisions, 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