Behaviour Support Assistant

Ad Talent; Bradford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College invites applications for a permanent Behaviour Support Assistant to help students overcome behavioural barriers and engage with learning. You will mentor individuals and small groups, foster a positive classroom environment and support inclusion strategies across the college.

The role focuses on mentoring, data monitoring and collaboration with teachers and families to improve student outcomes. Term-time adjustments apply with two additional days.

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Qualifications

• NQF Level 2 qualification in Health, Childcare, Youth Work, Community Language or equivalent experience.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Good computer skills.
• A commitment to inclusion and high expectations for every student.
• A willingness to undertake First Aid training.
• An understanding of and respect for the College's Catholic ethos.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students within the College's internal behaviour and inclusion provision.
• Creating a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.
• Delivering learning activities and targeted interventions.
• Mentoring students and monitoring their progress.
• Promoting positive values, attitudes and behaviour.
• Supervising internally excluded students and students outside lesson times.
• Supporting Individual Education Plans and Personal Care Programmes.
• Responding to behaviour incidents and escorting students to behaviour support.
• Assisting with investigations into breaches of the Behaviour Policy.
• Collating behaviour and achievement data and communicating detention information.
• Liaising with teachers, parents and other professionals.
• Invigilating examinations and administering routine tests when required.
• Supporting the wider Inclusion provision and long-term behaviour support unit.

Skills

Strong communication

Mentoring

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Education

NQF Level 2 qualification in Health/Childcare/Youth Work/Community Language

GCSE English and Maths (C/4 or above)

Good computer skills

Commitment to inclusion

First Aid training

Understanding of Catholic ethos

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, improve their behaviour and achieve their full potential?

Beacon 1 - Behaviour Support Assistant

Salary: £20,825.11 actual (£25,989 FTE), Band 5 OPT, Scale Point 6
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am-4.00pm
Contract: Permanent, full-time, term-time only plus two days
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing date: Friday 25 September 2026 at noon

St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College is seeking a positive and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to join its Radiate team and wider Inclusion provision.

The College is a highly aspirational learning community committed to providing an outstanding 21st-century education. We promote a passion for learning, develop innovative ways of working and nurture the talents and ambitions of every student and member of staff.

The Role

Working alongside colleagues across the College, you will support students to achieve high standards of behaviour through one-to-one and small-group mentoring. You will help students remain engaged with their learning, enjoy College life and achieve positive outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students within the College's internal behaviour and inclusion provision
• Creating a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment
• Delivering learning activities and targeted interventions
• Mentoring students and monitoring their progress
• Promoting positive values, attitudes and behaviour
• Supervising internally excluded students and students outside lesson times
• Supporting Individual Education Plans and Personal Care Programmes
• Responding to behaviour incidents and escorting students to behaviour support
• Assisting with investigations into breaches of the Behaviour Policy
• Collating behaviour and achievement data and communicating detention information
• Liaising with teachers, parents and other professionals
• Invigilating examinations and administering routine tests when required
• Supporting the wider Inclusion provision and long-term behaviour support unit

About You

You will be a calm, confident and approachable team player with a genuine interest in supporting young people. You will need strong communication, mentoring, organisational and administrative skills, together with the resilience to support students with a wide range of needs.

Applicants should have:

• An NQF Level 2 qualification in Health, Childcare, Youth Work, Community Language or equivalent experience
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above
• Good computer skills
• A commitment to inclusion and high expectations for every student
• A willingness to undertake First Aid training
• An understanding of and respect for the College's Catholic ethos

The College operates across two sites, and the successful candidate may be required to work at either location.

St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College is committed to equality of opportunity and safeguarding young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, social media checks and satisfactory references.