SEN Behaviour Support Assistant

Sevenoaks, Kent
Southern Education Recruitment Ltd

Southern Education are currently working closely with an SEN school in the West Kent location who are looking to appoint a Behaviour Mentor/Teaching Assistant for 1:1. An SEMH/ASC school, ideal candidates will have had experience working with challenging behaviour supporting students with their academic, personal and social development. The role is demanding and challenging, but very rewarding. Applicants must be prepared to work in school environments as well as off site provisions such as colleges. This position is to start as soon as feasibly possible.

Position Details:

• Position: Teaching Assistant (Behaviour Mentor)
• Hrs: Full – Time (Monday – Friday) 08:30 – 15:30
• Ages: 10 – 19 years
• SEN: Social, Emotional Mental Health
• Daily Rate 12.31per hr ( 80 per day +holiday accrual on top)
• Successful candidates able to apply for permanent contract

Due to the nature of the school lots of the students are from a care background and need someone who is going to show a lot of enthusiasm and be willing to get involved as part of a team. In addition to this you will be covering across all key stages and will need to have the flexible and adaptable working ethos required to support across all year groups.

Please send your up to date CV to register your interest for this position. All candidates will be subject to the necessary vetting and background checks. Relevant qualifications and experience will be highly beneficial, yet it will be your ability to build relationships and increase pupil attainment and sense of worth that will make you a success.

Due to the rural location, along with the possibility of supporting pupils off site, own transport is essential.

Candidates Must:

• Be able to commit to working the hours specified above.
• Provide an enhanced DBS registered on the update service. If you do not hold a valid DBS be willing to apply for a new DBS. The cost of a DBS is a one-off payment of 38 with an annual subscription of 13 per year to the DBS Update Service.
• If you have been a UK resident for less than 5 years, a right to work visa must be provided and a criminal background check certificate must be provided for any country resided in for 6 months or more within the past 5 years.
• Provide all required documentation (ID, Qualifications)