Behaviour Support Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Preston seeks a Behaviour Support Assistant to provide support for pupils with SEMH needs. The role involves managing challenging behaviour, implementing behaviour plans, and fostering positive relationships. Join our supportive environment with excellent training opportunities and career development in SEN.

Benefits

Positive, supportive school environment

Excellent training in behaviour management

Opportunities for career development within SEN

Qualifications

• Experience working with challenging behaviour in SEN/SEMH setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills required.
• DBS clearance (or willingness to apply) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support students in managing challenging behaviour with therapeutic approaches.
• De-escalate situations to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Implement individual behaviour plans and monitor progress.

Skills

Behaviour management

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Preston
Salary: 90 - 115
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-Time Only

About the Role:
We are seeking a resilient, calm, and proactive Behaviour Support Assistant to work with pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and other behavioural challenges in our SEN school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students in managing challenging behaviour using restorative and therapeutic approaches.

• De-escalate situations calmly and effectively, ensuring a safe learning environment.

• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

• Help implement individual behaviour plans and monitor progress.

• Assist with academic tasks, encouraging engagement and focus.

Requirements:

• Experience working with challenging behaviour or in an SEN/SEMH setting.

• Strong behaviour management skills.

• Patience, empathy, and resilience.

• Good teamwork and communication skills.

• DBS clearance (or willingness to apply).

We Offer:

• A positive, supportive school environment.

• Excellent training in behaviour management and de-escalation.

• Opportunities for career development within SEN.

Please apply now to be a Behaviour Support Assistant in Preston! Please contact Issy via (url removed) / (phone number removed)