Behaviour Support Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Grantham, Lincolnshire. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, build positive relationships with pupils, and promote calm, safe learning through clear boundaries and de‑escalation techniques.

Experience in education, care or support work is welcomed. This supply role offers ongoing placement support with potential to move into a full‑time/permanent position, and requires safeguarding knowledge

Qualifications

• Experience working with challenging behaviours in education/care/support environments.
• Ability to apply positive behaviour strategies and support students through dysregulation.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a consistent and supportive role model.
• Promote positive behaviour through clear boundaries, encouragement and appropriate behaviour strategies.
• Support pupils during periods of dysregulation or challenging behaviour, using calm and de-escalation techniques.
• Help pupils to re-engage with learning and develop the confidence and skills needed to participate successfully in school life.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to implement individual behaviour and support plans.
• Identify and communicate changes in behaviour, wellbeing or engagement to relevant staff.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence, resilience, social skills and emotional regulation.
• Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Follow school policies relating to safeguarding, behaviour, health and safety and confidentiality.

Skills

Behaviour support

De-escalation

Relationship building

Communication

Job description

Location: Grantham, Lincolnshire
Employer: GSL Education
Contract: Supply, with potential for a permanent position

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome behavioural barriers to learning?

GSL Education are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist school setting in Grantham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience working in education, care, support work or a similar environment who is looking to make a real difference.

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who may display challenging or complex behaviours, providing consistent, positive and supportive guidance throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support.

Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a consistent and supportive role model.

Promote positive behaviour through clear boundaries, encouragement and appropriate behaviour strategies.

Support pupils during periods of dysregulation or challenging behaviour, using calm and appropriate de‑escalation techniques.

Help pupils to re‑engage with learning and develop the confidence and skills needed to participate successfully in school life.

Work closely with teachers and support staff to implement individual behaviour and support plans.

Identify and communicate changes in behaviour, wellbeing or engagement to relevant staff.

Encourage pupils to develop independence, resilience, social skills and emotional regulation.

Help maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment for all pupils.

Follow school policies relating to safeguarding, behaviour, health and safety and confidentiality.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

Experienced working with challenging behaviours, either within a school, care or support setting.

Calm, patient and resilient, with the ability to remain composed in challenging situations.

Confident building positive and trusting relationships with young people.

Able to use positive behaviour strategies and support pupils through periods of dysregulation.

Compassionate and understanding, while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.

A strong communicator who works well as part of a wider school team.

Happy to work on a supply basis, with the potential to move into a full-time/permanent position when the right opportunity becomes available.

Why GSL Education?

GSL Education provides ongoing support throughout your placement, working closely with you to find opportunities that match your experience and career goals.

If you're passionate about supporting young people, promoting positive behaviour and helping pupils reach their potential, we'd 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.