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First Class Supply are working with a school in Whitley Bay, who is looking to appoint a full-time Behaviour Support Assistant. This role requires a committed, empathetic, enthusiastic and resilient Support Assistant who has experience working with Children with behaviours that challenge. Main duties include:

· Supporting pupils in Year 5 to Year 8

· Mange and de-escalate challenging behaviours

· Undertaking activities, as directed by the teacher, with individuals or small groups of pupils.

· Delivering interventions with individual children or small groups

· Working with pupils directly on curriculum related tasks under the direction of the teacher.

· Giving relevant feedback to the teacher regarding the need of the pupils therefore offering the teacher support in their assessment.

· Have experience of working with children within an education setting

· Hold a full and relevant level 2 or equivalent qualification in a relevant child care discipline

· Have the ability to motivate and engage children

· Be pro-active, enthusiastic, energetic and reliable

· Have a minimum of 6 months recent experience within a UK setting

First Class Supply are genuinely independent supply teaching specialists, currently celebrating 20 hugely successful years in educational recruitment. We have an unrivalled, fantastic reputation for delivering an exceptional, personal service to our partner schools, teachers and support staff alike. The first to forge real partnerships with schools, we are proud that our company ethos to support our local community in real ways has proved truly beneficial. As part of our commitment to our teachers and support staff we offer free, ongoing CPD courses, as well as ongoing professional support by in-house educational industry professionals. We lead, where others follow.

Applicants will attend a face-to-face interview, be expected to undergo reference checks and an enhanced DBS disclosure (if not currently held).

First Class Supply is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education