We’re looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join our dedicated team and help provide a safe, supportive environment where every student can thrive. The school is a dynamic and nurturing special school for students aged 5–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
What you’ll do:
* Support pupils in managing their behaviour and developing positive coping strategies.
* Work closely with teaching staff to support with engaging, inclusive lessons.
* Build trusting relationships that promote emotional wellbeing and personal growth.
* Contribute to behaviour plans and interventions tailored to individual needs.
* Help maintain a calm, structured environment across the school day.
About you:
* You’re calm under pressure and able to de-escalate challenging situations with empathy.
* You’re a great communicator, able to build rapport and set firm, fair boundaries.
* You will have experience in education, youth work, or a related field.
* You’re a team player with a positive attitude and a reflective approach to your own practice.
What we offer:
* A supportive, experienced team committed to professional development.
* Ongoing training in behaviour management, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practice.
* Opportunities for career progression within a specialist SEMH setting.
* The chance to be part of a community where every day brings new rewards and challenges.
If you believe every child deserves the chance to succeed — even when life has made it difficult — we’d love to hear from you.
Start date is listed as January 2026 but we can consider sooner.
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.
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