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Long Term Futures is seeking an empathetic and experienced Behaviour Support Assistant to join a highly supportive primary school community located in the borough of Croydon.
You will be an indispensable member of the pastoral team, dedicated to assisting pupils with their social, emotional, and behavioural development across Key Stage 1 and 2.
Our commitment is to securing stable, long-term placements with excellent prospects for a permanent role. We also facilitate trial days as an effective method to guarantee the ideal match for both the candidate and the school environment.
Your Core Responsibilities: Nurturing Pupil Well-being
Provide intensive one-to-one and small group support to children requiring specific behavioural and emotional guidance.
Successfully implement pro-active strategies to help pupils develop better emotional self-regulation and coping mechanisms.
Establish strong, respectful, and professional working relationships with students.
Expertly use de-escalation techniques and maintain a consistently calm and composed presence during challenging incidents.
Work collaboratively with class teachers and the SENCo to monitor and track the progress of targeted pupils.
Act as a positive role model, contributing to the school's overarching positive behaviour management framework.
Essential Candidate Requirements:
Proven experience in a role supporting children's behaviour, preferably within a primary school setting.
A comprehensive understanding of various behaviour management strategies and support methodologies.
The critical ability to remain calm and stable in high-pressure or demanding classroom situations.
Exceptional communication skills for liaising effectively with pupils, staff, and parents.
A mandatory enhanced DBS check, or the immediate willingness to submit an application for one.
What Long Term Futures Offers:
Secure, long-term employment with a genuine opportunity to transition to a permanent contract.
Access to free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, including courses relevant to SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health).
Dedicated support and guidance from a knowledgeable consultant (Jack) throughout your placement.
Trial days arranged in place of traditional interviews to ensure the perfect fit for you and the school team.
Ready to Apply? Our Simple Process:
Submit your current CV for review.
Discuss the role further with Jack at Long Term Futures.
Complete essential registration and compliance checks (Right to Work, DBS, and professional references).
Participate in a brief video onboarding interview focusing on safeguarding scenarios.
Attend a trial day or formal interview to meet the school team.
If successful, begin your rewarding new role!
Commutable Areas: (Via Public Transport and Car) Sutton, Bromley, Mitcham, Purley, and Beckenham.
Contact Jack at Long Term Futures today to find out about this and other exciting Behaviour Support Assistant and teaching vacancies in the area!
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