Behaviour Support Assistant

GSL Education; Dinnington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education in Dinnington is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to help pupils with SEN and behavioural needs. The role focuses on supporting learning, managing emotions and promoting positive behaviours in line with school routines.

You will work with teachers and staff to implement targeted support and help pupils develop confidence, communication and independence in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN or behavioural needs is desirable.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confident in responding calmly to challenging behaviour.
• Ability to adapt support to individual needs.
• Flexible and collaborative approach to working with staff.
• Genuine commitment to helping pupils develop confidence and reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs and behavioural difficulties.
• Help pupils manage emotions and develop positive coping strategies.
• Work alongside teachers and support staff to maintain routines and expectations.
• Support individual pupils and small groups with classroom activities and daily learning.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and greater independence.
• Recognise changes in behaviour and share observations with the staff team.
• Follow individual support plans and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Patience and resilience

Communication skills

Calm handling of challenging behaviour

Adaptability

Collaboration

Commitment to pupil development

Job description

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant (SEN)
Location: Dinnington
Salary: £460 - £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026

Would you like to help children with special educational needs feel more confident, manage challenging situations and engage with their learning? A supportive school in Dinnington is looking for a patient and dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to help pupils overcome barriers and make positive progress.

About the Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support pupils with special educational needs who may require additional help with behaviour, emotional regulation and daily learning. You will provide individual and small-group support, help pupils follow routines and encourage positive ways of communicating and responding to challenges. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping pupils feel understood, supported and ready to learn.

About the School

This inclusive school is committed to meeting the individual needs of its pupils and creating a safe, structured learning environment. Staff work collaboratively to provide consistent support, celebrate individual progress and help pupils develop their communication, independence and social skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs and behavioural difficulties.
• Help pupils manage emotions, understand boundaries and develop positive coping strategies.
• Work alongside teachers and support staff to maintain consistent routines and expectations.
• Support individual pupils and small groups with classroom activities and daily learning.
• Encourage communication, social interaction and greater independence.
• Recognise changes in behaviour and share relevant observations with the wider staff team.
• Follow individual support plans, school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN or behavioural needs is desirable.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence in responding calmly to challenging behaviour.
• Ability to adapt support to meet individual needs.
• A flexible and collaborative approach to working with teaching and support staff.
• A genuine commitment to helping pupils develop confidence and reach their potential.

To work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Support Assistant, you should

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
• Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

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