**Job Title:** Behaviour Support Assistant - SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) **Location:** Rochdale, Lancashire **Salary:** £83.40 - £90 per day **Hours:** Full time, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM **Job Type:** Temporary/Permanent **DBS:** Active DBS on the update service required --- **About the Role:** We are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to join our supportive team in Rochdale, Lancashire. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing specialist behaviour support to young people aged 11-16 years who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs within an educational setting. **Key Responsibilities:** - Employ a trauma-informed approach to support students with SEMH, promoting emotional well-being, and enabling them to overcome barriers to learning. - Provide tailored one-to-one and group support for students exhibiting challenging behaviour, employing de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour management strategies. - Work closely with teachers and the SENCO to implement individual behaviour plans to meet the needs of each student. - Act as a positive role model, fostering a safe and nurturing learning environment. - Monitor and report on pupils’ progress, working to raise attainment and foster academic engagement. - Utilise a proactive and solutions-focused approach to anticipate and address potential behavioural issues. - Help to develop students’ social skills and their ability to manage emotions effectively. - Work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring open communication and consistency in approach. **Candidate Requirements:** - Experience of working with young people aged 11-16 years, particularly those with SEMH needs. - A strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people with SEMH. - Experience in managing challenging behaviour and employing a positive, constructive approach. - A robust and strong personality, capable of resilience in the face of adversity. - Ability to work proactively, independently, and as part of a cohesive team. - Commitment to inclusive education and an empathic understanding of students’ needs. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - An active DBS on the update service is essential for this role. **Desirable Qualifications:** - Relevant teaching assistant qualifications (NVQ, CACHE, BTEC, or equivalent) - Training in positive behaviour support, de-escalation techniques or similar strategies. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. **How to Apply:** To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit a detailed CV detailing your work history, please include dates of employment in Month/Year format and make sure it covers the past 10 years including gaps in employment. We look forward to welcoming a Behaviour Support Assistant who is as passionate about supporting and empowering our young people as we are. *Rochdale School is an equal opportunities employer and warmly welcomes applications from all sections of the community.*<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact James Barker on 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5002.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> James Barker&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5002</strong></strong>