Taunton, Somerset £(Apply online only) per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications) Start date: ASAP The School and Role A specialist school in Taunton, Somerset is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant with a passion for creating fun and engaging ways to support students. Pupils are aged 11- 16 and have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, as well as associated needs such as Autism or ADHD. Many of the students have suffered trauma and have found mainstream education to be difficult. The school focuses on areas where progress can be made whether emotionally, socially, behaviourally or academically. The Behaviour Support Assistant will support in small classes using behaviour management skills in assisting pupils in overcoming barriers to learning. This is an excellent SEN school with a strong reputation in the community, staff here enjoy excellent work life balance smaller class sizes (10 per class). This school is set in Taunton not far from the train station with excellent transport links and onsite parking. There is a community feel to this school with staff all contributing towards the excellent working environment. Requirements The desired Behaviour Support Assistant will: • Be confident in behaviour management skills to de-escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour. • To mentor and engage with the students, delivering specifically designed educational packages. • You will need to be resilient, empathetic, patient and not take ..... full job details .....