Behaviour Support Assistant Job Description Salary: £26,873 - £28,770 pro rata (term-time only) Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: Monday 14 October 2024 Education and Skills - Building Bright Futures Our Behaviour Support Service is looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join the team and play a key role in strengthening inclusion in schools. As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work as a peripatetic Teaching Assistant, supporting the inclusion of children. You will work alongside school staff to support children who are at risk of exclusion, developing the knowledge and skills of staff to promote inclusion. You will liaise with Behaviour Support Teachers, school staff and other professionals as part of developing a suitable programme of support for children with social, emotional and mental health needs. You will contribute to the development of resources for schools to use with children and will work with colleagues in the team to develop and deliver training to school staff. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant with up-to-date knowledge of a variety of strategies for behaviour and their implications for schools alongside an understanding of the SEN Code of Practice and Exclusion guidance. If you are dedicated to supporting schools', to enhance the educational experience for children, we would love to hear from you. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here! Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity . For more details, contact Teresa McIlroy, Strategic Lead for Alternative Provision, at or call . This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion . Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldn't want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!