ABC Teachers are seeking a dedicated and empathetic behavioral support specialist to work in schools in Birmingham.
About the role
The role
-A Behavior Support Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting individuals who may have challenging behaviors, often in educational or therapeutic settings.
-Their primary responsibility is to assist and implement strategies designed to address and manage challenging behaviors.
-Assisting in the development of individualized behavior intervention plans based on assessment findings.
-Working closely with teachers, parents, and other support staff to ensure consistency in implementing behavior interventions.
About the school
-Foster a positive and inclusive environment by promoting positive reinforcement and alternative, more adaptive behaviors.
-Stay informed about current research, best practices, and trends in behavior support through continuous professional development.
-Constant Collaboration with teachers, parents, and other support staff to ensure consistency in behavior management.
-Following an embedded ethos to ensure students can reach their full potential.
Requirements
- • Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
- • Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism and looked after children.
- • Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.
- Two years supporting students with Special Educational Needs.
About ABC Teachers
What ABC Teachers offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.