Ortus Recruitment are excited to present the opportunity for a resilient and enthusiastic individual to join the team at a lovely, mainstream Ofsted-rated ‘good‘ Primary School, supporting with behaviour management.

This is an amazing opportunity to be at the fore-front of children’s learning and development while being consistently aided and encouraged by the Senior Leadership Team and fellow staff members, with the potential to progress on to a Teacher Training programme if deemed an ideal candidate.

Individuals with any of the following experience is ideal:

• Behaviour mentor
• Sports Coach
• Learning Support Assistant
• Youth Worker
• SEMH/EBD experience

Role summary:

• Supporting children presenting SEN, behavioural needs and SEMH needs
• Knowledge and experience using de-escalation strategies
• Understanding of social, emotional, and mental health issues
• Must be patient, resilient and have a firm but fair approach
• Ability to enforce boundaries and stay consistent
• You will be supported by another Learning Support Assistant
• Prior experience dealing with severe behavioural needs and supporting SEN children

Main Expectations:

• 3+ months experience supporting children in a classroom environment
• Strong numeracy/literacy skills
• Strong behaviour management
• Knowledge of the curriculum
• Must be able to provide: an enhanced DBS (or willing to apply for one through Ortus Recruitment), proof of Right to Work in the UK and 2 references

** The school is looking for an immediate start so apply today to be considered for the role! **