(SEND/SEMH) - Weston-super-Mare Location: Weston-super-Mare Start Date: June / September 2026 Daily Rate: £95 - £140 (dependent on experience) Contract: Full-time, long-term We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to join a lovely and supportive SEND provision in Weston-super-Mare. This is a full-time, long-term role with opportunities to start in June or September 2026. About the Role This is a varied and rewarding position where you will support students both within the school setting and as part of outreach projects in the community. You will work closely with pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support, helping them engage positively with education and develop key life skills. The Provision This welcoming SEND provision prides itself on its nurturing approach and strong ethos of positive praise and encouragement. Staff are highly supportive, and the setting is focused on providing a safe, structured environment where every student is given the opportunity to succeed. Key Responsibilities Provide behaviour support on a 1:1 and small group basis Work with students in school and support outreach activities in the community Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour Encourage positive engagement, attendance, and personal development Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral teams About the Pupils / Job Specification The provision supports pupils with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, which may include: Difficulties with mood, such as anxiety or depression Behavioural challenges, including oppositional defiance and aggression Self-harm, substance misuse, eating disorders, or medically unexplained physical symptoms Some students may also have diagnosed conditions such as: ADD or ADHD Attachment disorders Generalised anxiety disorders A calm, patient, and consistent approach is essential, alongside a strong ability to use positive reinforcement and praise to support behavioural progress. Ideal Candidate Experience working with SEND, SEMH, or challenging behaviour Confident supporting students both in school and in the community Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills Resilient, empathetic, and proactive attitude Full-time availability and commitment to a long-term role Opportunity to make a genuine difference in young people's lives Benefits of Working with Monarch Education: GCA Approved Supplier Team Teach Courses May 2026 and August 2026 opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy free Safeguarding training refer a friend scheme - £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals) online portal to manage your pay and timesheets Select apply today to secure your dream role for June 2026/ September 2026 To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide - please visit our website - About Us - Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk) Important Information: All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay. Equal Opportunities - Monarch Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.