One-to-One Behaviour Support Assistant

About the School Founded in 1932, St. Julian's is a highly successful British international school for children aged 3 to 18. It is a unique and special place in character, history and location. Known for academic excellence, there are 1,256 students from more than 60 nationalities across four school sections: Pre-Prep (ages 3 to 5), Prep (5 to 11), Secondary (11 to 18) and Bilingual (6 to 15). The Secondary Section has 794 students. Complementing academics, the school focuses on personal skills development through our 6Cs: compassion, curiosity, communication, courage, collaboration and global citizenship. Google Apps for Education is used, and all teaching and teaching support staff are given their own MacBook Air. St. Julian's has been recognised for the fourth consecutive year as one of the top 15 private schools in Europe in Schools Index published by Carfax Education, and for the third year running as one of the top 10 by Spear's. We follow the National Curriculum for England, leading to IGCSEs and the IB Diploma or Career-related Programmes. We are accredited by CIS, COBIS and HMC. Situated between Lisbon and Cascais, St. Julian's enjoys an idyllic location framed by beaches and pinewoods. The extensive campus boasts exceptional sports facilities and offers a diverse range of after-school clubs, from Nature Club to ballet, chess and rugby. The School is about to embark on a €40 million building project over six years that will see significant enhancements to the existing site.

About the role
St Julian's School is seeking to appoint a highly committed and suitably qualified specialist to take on the position of One-to-One Behaviour Support Assistant for a four-year-old pupil in our Pre-Prep School. The Head of Learning Support in the Primary section of the school line-manages this position. The position is full-time. Please note that this position does not come with relocation support and is open to local applicants only. About the Pupil The pupil is a four-year old boy with behavioural needs. He has a keen interest in sensory play and is very creative, preferring self-directed activities within the classroom setting. As a result of his profile of need, the pupil experiences significant challenges in managing his frustrations, and this can lead to impulsive behaviour. Responsive one-to-one support can de-escalate potential frustrations for the child, and the right candidate will tailor their support to do this successfully. Specific Responsibilities This role is personalised to the needs of the pupil, and the one-to-one support assistant will therefore be able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, as day-to-day tasks and objectives will vary. Some specific responsibilities will include:
- Development and implementation of a personalised behaviour plan for the pupil in consultation with the Head of Learning Support and the pupil's class teacher
- Accompanying the pupil in class and working one-to-one with him in the context of his learning and playing
- Withdrawal of the pupil for one-to-one skills work when necessary, e.g. teaching calming strategies, turn-taking, etc
- Planning and delivery of targeted intervention (e.g. social stories, social skills, functional language)
- Playground support, including creating opportunities for the pupil to connect with peers and develop his social skills
- Attending meetings to plan and develop the pupil's support.
- Tracking progress and sharing feedback with the wider team Candidate Profile The successful candidate must:
- Understand the unique needs of pupils with behavioural needs and be able to respond to these in a dynamic classroom setting
- Work closely with the pupil and his team to understand his unique needs and challenges, and develop customised approaches to support his learning
- Be a reflective, flexible practitioner with the ability to think creatively to respond to the complexity of school life
- Collaborate with the student's school, home and other educational professionals as needed to ensure that their needs are being met
- Be able to monitor and provide detailed feedback
- Have the ability to work independently and take initiative in developing and implementing personalised learning plans for the student
- Have the skills and experience to anticipate and manage behaviour positively, promoting self-control and independence
- Have the interpersonal skills needed to work successfully within teams
- Support the vision, ethos and policies of the school, including procedures around safeguarding and confidentiality
- Demonstrate an excellent command of professional English Desirable
- Hold a specialist qualification and expertise in behavioural support
- Have knowledge and experience of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
- Have Russian language skills
- Have prior experience of working in schools, particularly with younger students. Safeguarding St. Julian's School is committed to safeguardin