Behaviour Support Assistant Bristol
Job description
Are you an experienced teaching assistant with a passion for making a difference in the lives of students? Tradewind 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 from September, with potential for Term 6 for the right candidate.
About Us:
Tradewind Recruitment 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 well being 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 / #BRITA
