Behaviour Support Assistant
17 days ago
Oxford
Are you a Criminology or Psychology Graduate looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people? Do you have a passion for education and mental health? A Specialist School in Oxford are seeking a dedicated graduate to join their team as a Behaviour Support Assistant, starting as soon as next week. In this role, you will support children aged 11 to 18 who face behaviour challenges, including children exhibiting anti-social behaviours as a result of a diagnosed social, emotional or mental health difficulty. As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will: • Work closely with students to overcome behavioural challenges., • Encourage positive decision-making and implement effective behaviour management strategies., • Create a calm and safe learning environment to help students maintain focus., • Encourage healthy relationships between students, staff and peers., • Provide emotional support to students, helping them develop self-regulation and coping skills., • A degree in Criminology, Psychology, or a related field., • Passion for working with young people, particularly those facing behavioural and emotional challenges., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Ability to remain calm under pressure., • Experience working with children and/or adults w...