Positive Behaviour Support

Positive Behaviour Support / Learning Support Assistant needed in Tunbridge Wells

This school is set in a wonderful location in Tunbridge wells. The school is a secondary school for vulnerable students who have Behavioural and Support Needs. The school is looking for passionate and committed Learning and Behaviour support to ensure children are being provided the best possible support and nurture that's needed for them to flourish.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to either begin working with children who are in need, or to expand on previous experience and are looking for a new opportunity in a new school. This is a Full Time role.

If you are looking to make a real difference to a student's life, this could be the role for you!

Your Role

• Supporting a range of vulnerable children between the ages of 11-16 years

• Be able to appropriately calm children down and de-escalate

• Working with other support staff to engage pupils in class and minimise disruption

• Providing feedback to teachers and parents

• Be available - Full or Part time - 8.15am - 3.30pm

The ideal candidate

• Outgoing and mentoring manner

• Enthusiastic and passionate about helping children reach their full potential

• You will be expected to think on your feet and be proactive, no day is the same in a Special School, so being prepared is vital.

• Ability to form excellent relationships and rapport with pupils

• Driver preferable - not essential

Why choose Engage Education?

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee

• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

• You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!

How to apply

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, you can apply below - or get in touch with us directly.

If you’re not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately you have not been successful for this role. We have a lot of applications to our positions, so don’t be disheartened - you are still free to apply to one of our other vacancies that you may be more suited for. We will also keep your CV on file and continue to help you in your search for your next role.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

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We look forward to hearing from you!