Behaviour Support Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Fareham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant for a full-time role in a secondary school in Fareham. This position starts in September or October 2025, focusing on helping students with behaviour challenges and SEMH needs. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people and be patient and resilient. Opportunities for progression are available.

Benefits

Ongoing support from dedicated consultants

Ethical recruitment practices

Genuine progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally in educational or youth work setting.
• CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistant or similar is desirable but not mandatory.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by students with SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with students who display challenging behaviours or SEMH needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to help students reintegrate into mainstream classes.
• Foster a safe and structured environment for students.

Skills

Experience with young people

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistant

Degree in SEN or Psychology

Job description

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Behaviour Support Assistant – Secondary School – Fareham, Hampshire
Start Date: September 2025 or October 2025 | Contract Type: Full-Time

Are you passionate about helping young people develop better behaviour and emotional regulation in a supportive school setting?

GSL Education are seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to work full-time at a secondary school in Fareham. This role starts in September 2025 or October 2025, depending on notice periods. The successful candidate will be working alongside the school’s Pastoral Team, primarily supporting students who have been removed from classes due to poor behaviour or are experiencing social, emotional, and mental health challenges (SEMH) such as anxiety or depression.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are patient, resilient, and committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of students. The role offers the chance for long-term development, with the possibility to progress through pay grades as experience is gained.

Behaviour Support Assistant Responsibilities:

• Work with students who display challenging behaviours or SEMH needs, offering positive reinforcement and mentoring
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to help students reintegrate into mainstream classes
• Support the Pastoral Team in implementing behaviour support strategies and personalised intervention plans
• Foster a safe and structured environment for students to reflect, refocus, and re-engage with learning
• Liaise with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals to ensure consistent support for each student

Requirements for Behaviour Support Assistant:

• Experience working with young people, ideally in educational or youth work setting
• CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistant or similar is desirable but not mandatory
• A degree in SEN, Psychology or a similar field.
• A calm, non-judgemental, and confident approach to behaviour support
• Understanding of the challenges faced by students with SEMH needs
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Have an up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)

Why Join GSL:

• Dedicated consultants providing ongoing support
• Ethical and honest recruitment practices
• Long-term roles offering genuine progression
• Partnership with supportive schools across the UK

If you are passionate about supporting young people and making a lasting impact in their school journey, we would love to hear from you.

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.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the Behaviour Support Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

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