Behaviour Support Assistnat

39 weeks per annum (Term time + 1 week training)

37 hours per week

Opportunity

We are looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to play an active role in the life of our school. This role will involve supporting children and staff with managing behaviour to enable all children to be successful with their learning, to demonstrate and support our school values. You will be joining a dedicated team of staff and a thriving local community. Our children are hardworking, creative individuals who get on well with adults and each other. They embrace challenge and demonstrate a growth mindset in their learning. You will be an integral part of the day-to-day running of the school. You will need to be a warm, welcoming face for our children, be resilient in challenging situations and be able to flex and adapt to the needs of our children.

 The successful candidate will be someone who is :

·      Passionate about making a positive impact on the education of young people

·      Confident working with complex young people, able to support their needs whilst challenging them to achieve their potential

·      Has a friendly, open nature, who considers the needs of others in the team and is always willing to help

·      Resilient, with a solution-focussed approach

·      Has a good level of competency with reading, writing and maths

·      Able to be a positive role model

·      Confident with handling challenging behaviours and have adequate knowledge of de-escalation strategies, and support the school’s pivotal approach

In return, we can offer an opportunity to work and develop within an innovative and collaborative multi academy trust.

Vibrant working environment

Our central belief is that great schools recruit and retain great teachers and leaders. You will be joining an ambitious, vibrant and supportive working environment. You will be working with outstanding colleagues who are passionate about their subject specialism and pedagogy and who show extraordinary commitment and dedication to the young people in their care, as well as bring hugely supportive of each other.

We offer:

A successful 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with a flourishing Sixth Form

Impressive subject facilities

A vibrant, supportive community with friendly colleagues and students

Situated in Cambridge – a centre of excellence

Cross trust developmental opportunities

To apply, please complete the application process via my new term https://www.mynewterm.com/jobs/142035/EDV-2023-NSC-40880

Application deadline: Monday 5th June 2023

Please note that interviews for the position will be held week commencing 5th June 2023

Anglian Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and staff in regulated activity will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and a barred list check. Certificates of Good Conduct and other checks may be requested if applicable.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Our policies for Ex-Offenders, GDPR and Recruitment can be found on our website: www.anglianlearning.org

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristic under Equality Act.

Flexible working will be considered.