Behaviour Support Assistant

Are you calm under pressure, resilient and passionate about supporting young people who need extra guidance?

We are working with a specialist SEN school supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH and complex behavioural needs, and they are looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join their supportive and experienced team.

This is a highly rewarding role where you will support students to regulate emotions, build confidence and re-engage with learning.

🧠 The Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with challenging behaviour and additional needs
• Work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation and coping strategies
• Support behaviour management within the classroom
• Build positive, consistent relationships with students
• Work alongside teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams

👀 Ideal Backgrounds

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

✔ Youth work or mentoring
✔ Care or support work
✔ SEMH or behaviour support roles
✔ Sports coaching or fitness backgrounds
✔ Police, military or security roles
✔ Psychology or education graduates

No school experience required — the right attitude and resilience are key.

🌟 The Ideal Candidate

You will be:

• Calm, patient and resilient
• Confident managing challenging behaviour
• A positive role model
• Proactive and team-focused
• Passionate about supporting young people

Why Apply?

✨ Work in a supportive SEN environment
✨ Excellent experience for careers in education, psychology or therapy
✨ Ongoing training and development opportunities
✨ Make a real difference to young people's lives

📩 Apply now to learn more about this rewarding Behaviour Support Assistant role