Behaviour Support Assistant

Are you a Criminology or Psychology Graduate looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people? Do you have a passion for education and mental health?

A Specialist School in Salisbury are seeking a dedicated graduate to join their team as a Behaviour Support Assistant, starting as soon as next week. In this role, you will support children aged 11 to 18 who face behaviour challenges, including children exhibiting anti-social behaviours as a result of a diagnosed social, emotional or mental health difficulty.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

Work closely with students to overcome behavioural challenges.
Encourage positive decision-making and implement effective behaviour management strategies.
Create a calm and safe learning environment to help students maintain focus.
Encourage healthy relationships between students, staff and peers.
Provide emotional support to students, helping them develop self-regulation and coping skills.