Behaviour Support Assistant

GSL Education; Hove; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant in Hove to support students with SEMH and Autism. The role involves providing personalized support, implementing behaviour management strategies, and creating a structured environment to enhance emotional and social development for students in schools. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities to work in specialist SEMH settings

Access to professional development and training

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with SEMH, autism, or challenging behaviour is highly desirable.
• A calm, patient, and understanding nature with a consistent and firm approach.
• Strong awareness of behaviour management techniques and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH and autism.
• Assist with behaviour intervention plans and individualised learning strategies.
• Monitor and record student progress, behaviour, and emotional responses.

Skills

Behaviour management techniques

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

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GSL Education are currently looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to support children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism (ASC) in schools located in Hove. This role is ideal for individuals who are committed to helping students manage their behaviour and develop emotional and social skills in a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities of Behaviour Support Assistant:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH and autism, helping them to regulate emotions and manage their behaviour in and out of the classroom.
• Assist with behaviour intervention plans and individualised learning strategies.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and other professionals to ensure consistent and tailored support.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional resilience, and social development.
• Create a calm, safe, and structured environment that supports learning and wellbeing.
• Monitor and record student progress, behaviour, and emotional responses.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience working with students with SEMH, autism, or challenging behaviour is highly desirable.
• A calm, patient, and understanding nature with a consistent and firm approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong awareness of behaviour management techniques and strategies.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through GSL Education.

Why work with GSL Education?

• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities to work in specialist SEMH settings.
• Access to professional development and training in behaviour support and autism.

If you are a Behaviour Support Assistant looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people with SEMH and Autism, we would be delighted 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.

To apply for this Behaviour Support Assistant role, please click ‘apply now’ to send your full and up-to-date CV. One of our team members will contact you shortly.