Behaviour Support Assistant

GSL Education; Colchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational organization as a Behaviour Learning Support Assistant, where you'll have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people with behavioural needs. In this full-time role, you'll support students on an individual basis, working alongside teachers to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you are calm, resilient, and share a passion for making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs preferred.
• Calm, patient, and consistent approach required.
• The ability to remain positive in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioural, emotional, or social difficulties.
• Build positive, trusting relationships to encourage engagement.
• Implement behaviour plans and de-escalation strategies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Job description

Behaviour Learning Support Assistant – Make a Lasting Impact

Are you calm, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people with behavioural needs? We are looking for a dedicated Behaviour Learning Support Assistant to join our team and help create a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment.

Position: Behaviour Learning Support Assistant
Working Hours: Full time
Start Date: Immediately / September 2025
Location: Colchester

About the Role:
As a Behaviour Learning Support Assistant, you will work closely with students who may display challenging behaviour, helping them to manage their emotions, develop positive coping strategies, and re-engage with learning. You will support students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to provide consistent behaviour support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students with behavioural, emotional, or social difficulties
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement
• Implement behaviour plans and de-escalation strategies
• Assist in creating a calm, safe classroom environment
• Liaise with teachers and support staff to promote student progress and wellbeing
• Encourage resilience, self-regulation, and respectful communication

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs (preferred)
• A calm, patient, and consistent approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to remain positive and supportive in challenging situations

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement
• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives

Applications are encouraged from:

• Sports Coaches
• Youth Workers
• SEN Support
• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Support Workers
• Graduates

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that
successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom