1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant - SEMH

PK Education Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates (£95-£115 per day)

On the job training provided by the学校

24/7 support and feedback from PK Edu

Dedicated education consultants

Job summary

PK Education Limited is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant to help pupils with SEMH in Leeds primary and specialist settings. You will work closely with teachers to support learning and behaviour in and out of the classroom.

Ideal candidates will have experience with children or young people, strong behaviour management, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. You will build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model, providing consistent support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (school, PRU, care or youth work).
• Confident managing challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient and resilient under pressure.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour.
• Supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom.
• Building positive relationships and acting as a consistent role model.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Communication & relationships

Job description

1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant - SEMH

Leeds

Are you confident, resilient and passionate about supporting young people with challenging behaviour?

PK Education are working with a number of primary and specialist settings across Leeds who are looking for a 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a rewarding but challenging role, ideal for individuals with strong behaviour management skills who can build trust, set boundaries and provide consistent support.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour
• Supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom
• Building positive relationships and acting as a consistent role model

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children or young people (school, PRU, care or youth work)
• Confident managing challenging behaviour
• Calm, patient and resilient under pressure
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting behaviour or SEMH needs
• A proactive and consistent approach to support
• A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's lives

What's on offer:

• Competitive rates of pay from between £95- £115 per day (AWR Compliant)
• On the job training provided by the school
• 24/7 support and feedback from experienced education consultants

We pride ourselves on intelligently matching our supply and permanent candidates to schools, ensuring that the opportunities stretch and fulfil career ambitions. This is a promise that we have been delivering since 2005, with our simple, honest approach: offering our candidates highly competitive rates of pay with no hassle. We are committed to get it right. First time.

Our mission is simple. To Inspire Potential. In our team. In our candidates. In every child.

PK Education is committed to embracing equal opportunities and diversity for all employees, workers and applicants; and shall adhere to such a policy at all times