Learning Support Assistant MAT Recruitment are currently working with a Alternative Provision school in Manchester to hire a Behaviour Support Assistant to join a collaborative team and support young people through their learning journey.
This is a temp to perm contract.
In this role you will be working with a dedicated team and responsible to the School SENDCo.
Job Purpose: To under undertake education support duties and assist the class teacher in the day to day needs of the pupils in their care, to enable the teacher to implement the curriculum and respond to the pupils needs.
To maintain complete confidentiality on all school matters.
Provide support for class teachers and help children with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom.
To contribute to the provision for children within a class or year group.
To contribute to the promotion of the well-being of children within the Academy.
To promote and safeguard the welfare of children you teach or come into contact with.
Be responsible, as a member of staff, for promoting and developing a positive culture and to ensure diversity within the school community and is recognised and respected.
Contribute to the development of the school vision, values and aims and to abide by agreed professional behaviours and attitudes.
Duties and Responsibilities: Provide pupils with the level and type of support specified by the teacher, whilst at the same time encouraging the pupils towards independence and accepting responsibility for their own behaviour.
Establish a good relationship with pupils by using language and other communication skills that the pupils can understand and relate to.
To supervise children during breaks both lunch and break time.
Encourage pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.
Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with School policies by the use of praise and encouragement.
To assist with language and other activities under the direction of the teacher.
To supervise and support the activities of individual and groups of children under the direction of the teacher.
Work under the direction of the teacher to prepare and maintain an effective learning environment, by preparing work materials and apparatus and clearing up afterwards.
Set out learning materials as directed by the teacher so that pupils are able to participate safely and effectively in the planned activities.
To liaise regularly with the teacher and/or take part in planning meetings, inset days and any other meetings as required.
Provide consistent and effective support for colleagues in line with the requirements and responsibilities of your role.
To assist in the recording of lessons and assessment as required by the teacher.
To take part in training activities offered by the Academy and the county to further knowledge.
To take part in such activities, including swimming and outings, as may be required.
First Aid Duties General Accountabilities: So far as reasonably practicable, the post holder must promote safe working practices by employees and visitors in premises/work areas in which the post holder is located, to maintain a safe working environment for employees and service users.
Work in compliance with the Codes of Conduct, regulations and policies of the school, and its commitment to equal opportunities.
Ensure that output and quality of work is of a high standard and complies with current legislation/standards.
If this role would be of interest to you or you would like to learn more, please submit your CV and Cover Letter to us today!
MAT Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with KCSIE 2024.
In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process.
MAT Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer; therefore, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
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