**Position: Positive Behaviour Support Assistant** **Location: Oldham, Lancashire** **Salary: £85-£95 per day** We are looking for a dedicated Positive Behaviour Support Assistant to join our team in Oldham, Lancashire. As a Positive Behaviour Support Assistant, you will play a critical role in providing support to young individuals with challenging behaviours. Your aim will be to promote a safe and positive learning environment that enables students to thrive both academically and socially. **Key Responsibilities:** - Implementing positive behaviour support strategies under the guidance of the lead teacher or behavioural specialist to improve student engagement and learning outcomes. - Working one-on-one or with small groups of students to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours in a calm and supportive manner. - Facilitating communication and social skills development, using approved techniques to encourage positive interactions. - Documenting student progress and incidents, ensuring records are maintained accurately and confidentiality is upheld. - Building and maintaining strong relationships with students, staff, and families based on trust and mutual respect. - Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs). - Supporting classroom teachers by contributing to the creation of an organized, clean, and effective learning environment. - Participating in team meetings and professional development sessions related to behaviour management and support. - Proactively engaging with ongoing learning about behavioural theories and support practices. **Requirements:** - Must possess a current DBS on the update service. - Strong background in behaviour support, with classroom-based experience preferred but other relevant experience considered. - Demonstrable resilience and patience when working with young people who display complex behaviours. - An understanding of safeguarding principles and a commitment to the wellbeing of students. - Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Flexibility to adapt to varying situations and the needs of different students. - A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to remain calm under pressure. **Qualifications:** - Relevant qualification in education, psychology, social work, or related field is advantageous. - Training in behavioural support techniques is highly desirable. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with challenging behaviours and have the skills and attributes we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by sending your CV detailing your experience and suitability for the role. Note: This role requires a commitment to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and professional conduct. Employment is subject to satisfactory background checks and references.<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>