Behaviour support assistant

Job Description

Behaviour Support Assistant – Long-Term Role – Southampton

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant to work within a specialist school in Southampton on a long-term basis.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils who display challenging behaviour and require additional emotional and behavioural support throughout the school day. The position has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The school supports children and young people with a range of additional needs including SEMH, autism, ADHD and complex behavioural needs. Staff work closely together to provide a consistent, structured and nurturing environment that helps pupils feel safe, understood and supported.

The Role:

• Supporting pupils who may present with challenging behaviour
• Working on a 1:1 basis and within small groups
• Helping students regulate emotions and remain engaged in learning
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting teachers with behaviour strategies and classroom routines
• Encouraging positive social interactions and emotional development

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working within education, care, youth work or support settings
• Confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner
• Resilient, patient and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills
• Passion for supporting vulnerable children and young people

Pay:£14.25 per hour

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer:

• Full-time long-term opportunity
• Potential for a permanent role
• Supportive specialist school environment
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference

If you are passionate about supporting young people with behavioural needs and are looking for a meaningful long-term role, apply now through Teaching Personnel.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.