Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Mentor
Wavendon, Buckinghamshire
Immediate / September 2025 Start
andpound;90 - andpound;120
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We are seeking a passionate and committed Behaviour Support Assistant to join a andldquo;Goodandrdquo; school in Wavendon, Buckinghamshire. You will have a drive for working with young people, particularly those with additional needs, and be motivated to make a real difference in their lives. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, adaptable, and an excellent communicator. Patience, energy, and a genuine desire to improve the lives of the young people in our care, along with a commitment to supporting and mentoring others, are key qualities.
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Person Specification:
- Experience working with young people with additional needs
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (essential)
- Ability to engage with a diverse range of individuals
- Strong written skills and a proven ability to manage administrative tasks, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (essential)
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines both independently and within a team environment
- Resilience and adaptability when facing unexpected challenges
- Ability to connect and build rapport with young people
- Calm under pressure and capable of maintaining composure in challenging situations
- Leadership qualities, with the ability to both support others and take direction when needed
- Professional attitude and appearance
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Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Behaviour Lead and Pastoral Lead to implement a whole-school behaviour management approach, tailored to individual needs
- Support staff in accurately documenting behaviour incidents using the school''s management system
- Work as part of the Pastoral Team to monitor and analyse behaviour patterns, ensuring that strategies are effective and incidents are appropriately addressed
- Identify early signs of disengagement and assist in delivering interventions to encourage re-engagement
- Build and maintain positive relationships with students and those working with them
- Assist in the development, implementation, review, and evaluation of behaviour support plans
- Provide coaching, training, and mentoring to staff, promoting the sharing of best practice
- Conduct individual behaviour assessments and implement follow-up interventions to support student progress
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To interview now please callandnbsp;our team on: 01296 752 499andnbsp;for more information and Apply Below.
Please visit our websiteandnbsp;www.supplydesk.co.uk.
Supply Deskandnbsp;offer a andpound;100 andlsquo;Golden Helloandrsquo; for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBSandnbsp;(formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
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