Behaviour Support Assistant

Hazel Tree Education is currently seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to join a supportive school in Saint Helens on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis. The role will be via the agency for 12 weeks and you will then become permanent with the school.

This is an excellent opportunity to work through Hazel Tree Education for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives, particularly those with experience supporting young people who can display challenging behaviour, as the students you will be supporting have SEMH needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting students in the classroom and on a 1:1 or small group basis
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management
• Promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

Requirements:

• Essential to have strong experience working with young people with challenging behaviour
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain a new one
• A proactive, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Who This Role Could Suit:
This role would particularly suit candidates with backgrounds in:

• Military or armed forces
• Prison or probation services
• Police or security services
• Care or support work

At Hazel Tree Education, we are committed to supporting our staff and matching the right candidates to rewarding roles within education settings.

If you are committed, adaptable, and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with Hazel Tree Education to start your journey in education and make a real impact.

Hazel Tree Education is a specialist education recruitment agency, providing short-term, temporary, and flexible supply staff to mainstream schools and alternative provisions across the North West.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to online searches as part of our safeguarding checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm

Contract length: 3 months via the agency and will then become permanent

Benefits:

• On-site parking