Behaviour Support Assistant

Connex Education Partnership; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Classroom Toolkit access

Wellbeing programme

Flexible opportunities

GCA Approved Supplier

Referral bonus

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking an experienced Behaviour Support Assistant to support pupils in mainstream primary schools in Highbridge, part of the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust. You will work with teachers to address behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement, providing targeted support for pupils across day-to-day, short-term, and longer-term opportunities.

Role involves one-to-one and small group support, building positive relationships and helping pupils develop social and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with behavioural or emotional needs.
• Experience in school, childcare, youth work or related settings is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and ability to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils requiring behavioural support.
• Support emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and engagement in learning.
• Help pupils develop social and emotional skills and participate in class activities.
• Maintain calm, inclusive classroom environment and monitor pupil progress.

Skills

Behaviour support

Emotional regulation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Highbridge
Rate of Pay: £95-£115 per day
Start Date: From September - Ongoing

About the Role

Are you an experienced and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a mainstream primary school? Connex Education is recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic Behaviour Support Assistants to support pupils across primary schools in Highbridge.

We are proud to work with schools within the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust, offering you the opportunity to work in welcoming, inclusive, and supportive mainstream primary school environments.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and helping them overcome barriers to learning. You'll work closely with class teachers and school staff to provide tailored support to pupils who may need additional help with behaviour, emotional regulation, engagement, and social development.

Whether you’re looking for day-to-day supply, short-term placements, or longer-term opportunities, we have roles available to suit your experience and availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils who require additional behavioural support.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and engagement in learning.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and encourage their confidence and independence.
• Work closely with class teachers and wider school staff to support individual pupils.
• Implement agreed behaviour strategies and individual support plans.
• Help pupils develop positive social and emotional skills.
• Encourage pupils to participate positively in classroom activities and learning.
• Maintain a calm, safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff where appropriate.

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive rates of pay – £95-£115 per day.
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies.
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit, including 70+ professional development courses.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for today's classroom.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle and career goals.
• Day-to-day, short-term, and long-term opportunities available.
• Dedicated support with CVs, applications, and interviews.
• Opportunities to work within mainstream primary schools across the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust.
• GCA Approved Supplier.
• £200 referral bonus scheme.

Job Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with behavioural or emotional needs is desirable.
• Experience working within a school, childcare, youth work, coaching, tutoring, care, or similar child-focused setting is beneficial.
• A patient, calm, and consistent approach to supporting pupils.
• Strong understanding of positive behaviour support and emotional regulation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and school staff.
• Confident managing challenging situations in a calm and professional manner.Flexible, reliable, and adaptable to different classroom environments.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and diversity.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Connex Education.
• Right to work in the UK.

With opportunities to support schools within the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust, this is a fantastic chance to develop your experience while making a positive difference to pupils' behaviour, wellbeing, and learning.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values cultural and religious diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability, and all applicants are assessed solely on merit.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.