1:1 Behavioural Support Assistant

We are looking to appoint a 1:1 Behavioural Support Assistant as soon as possible 

to join a strong team of support staff.

This post is term-time.

Do you have the necessary skills and experience to support a pupil 1:1 with some challenging behaviour and learning difficulties?  

If so, we are looking for a behavioural support assistant with:

• The ability to create boundaries to support learning

• Be able to create positive relationships

• A proven record of excellent classroom practice

• A commitment to make learning fun and exciting

• An ability to support the school in overcoming barriers to learning

• Have a sense of humour and work as part of a team

• The ability to stay calm under pressure

In return we can offer:

• A positive, caring ethos

• A dedicated staff team

• A commitment to your professional development

• Supportive governors, parents and community

Little Reddings is a two-form entry primary school with nursery and we are part of the Bushey St James Academy Trust with Bushey Meads secondary school and Hartsbourne primary school. 

The position is for 25 hours per week and will be supporting a Year 4 pupil. The post is a temporary contract linked to a specific student whilst they are attending the school. The salary for this post is APT & C Points 4 - 5 plus London Fringe (actual salary range £10,349 p.a. - £10,557 p.a. + £490 p.a.) dependent on qualifications and experience.  

Applicants should be educated to post 16 level or above and have a high degree of common sense.  Experience of working with children and the willingness to undertake suitable training is essential.

Heavily subsidised childcare is offered as a package with all posts within Bushey St James Trust (BSJT) from September 2018.  For more information about the BSJT Little Gems Day Care Nursery please contact Rachael Coombs, BSJT Business Manager, through the HR Team on 020 8955 8833.

Full details of the vacancy and further information about the school can be found on our website www.littlereddings.org.uk .

Please do not hesitate to contact Miss Carly Rissen (Headteacher) should you wish to discuss the role further. Visits to the school are positively encouraged.

If you are interested in applying for this Behavioural Support Assistant position please send in a completed application form along with a covering letter to:  Mrs Carly Rissen, Headteacher, Little Reddings Primary School, Harcourt Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3PR Telephone 020 8950 5388  Email: head@littlereddings.org.uk 

(Please note: applications for this post must include the school’s application form).

Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 23rd April at 9.00am

Interviews: To be confirmed    

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people.  We adhere to stringent recruitment procedures and all post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.  

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

 ‘Learning together, Respecting each other, Success for all’