Behaviour Support Assistant

Cherry Tree Hill Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6WL

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  3 June 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 Hours a week, Term Time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade E (Point 10-14)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Support with behaviour management, using appropriate restorative approaches in line with school policies.
• Contribute to creating a purposeful and supportive learning environment.
• Lead small group sessions and interventions as appropriate.
• Support children with modifying their behaviour managing self-regulation.
• Understand difficulties and barriers that pupils may face, and build trusting relationships to support success in school.
• Remain calm in challenging situations.
• Establish good relationships with students, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all members of our community.
• Be aware of, and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Encourage students to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher.
• Set high expectations, promote self-esteem and independence.
• Undertake student record keeping as required
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents/carers, gathering and reporting information.
• Ensure the effective/efficient deployment of resources as appropriate.
• Act in accordance with school policies and procedures and relevant legislation particularly in relation to safeguarding, child protection and behaviour management.
• Participate with other team members in the development, planning, implementation and evaluation of learning programs for individuals and groups of pupils.
• Monitor and contribute to assessment and recording of children’s development, in any subject, and be involved in the sharing of this information where relevant.
• Promote the ethos of the school and 3 B’s.
• Participate and support with residential trips if required.
• Promote development and learning – physical, emotional and educational and social.
• Implement physical interventions in order to safeguard individuals.

What the school offers its staff

At Cherry Tree Hill, we endeavour to create a happy, secure, relaxed atmosphere whilst, at the same time, insist on high standards of both work and behaviour. Together we strive for the fulfilment of every child’s potential. Children are encouraged to be independent and self-reliant. They are taught to have respect for property, themselves and each other.

Parents are seen as important partners in their child’s learning, and are actively encouraged to get involved in the life of the school. Parents are always made welcome in school, and staff endeavour to find time to listen to their concerns.

We develop positive learning relationships with our children and recognise the importance of this. We are proud of our children, staff and school.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to h.hassall@odysseyct.org.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

CTHP - Job Pack - Behaviour Support Assistant.pdf - 558 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cherry Tree Hill Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 631 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cherry Tree Hill Primary School website
• Email address: h.hassall@odysseyct.org.uk
• Phone number: 01332673520
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cherry-tree-hill-primary-school-derby

Our school is a large primary, set in spacious grounds two miles from Derby City Centre. Visitors to our school comment positively on our facilities and the stimulating environment. They describe our atmosphere as respectful and nurturing. and you know what? It is!
We endeavour to create a happy, secure, relaxed atmosphere whilst, at the same time, insist on high standards of both work and behaviour. Together we strive for the fulfilment of every child’s potential. Children are encouraged to be independent and self-reliant. They are taught to have respect for property, themselves and each other. Parents are seen as important partners in their child’s learning, and are actively encouraged to get involved in the life of the school. Parents are always made welcome in school, and staff endeavour to find time to listen to their concerns.

Arranging a visit to Cherry Tree Hill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email h.hassall@odysseyct.org.uk.

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