Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Oxford is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to provide support for students with autism and related learning difficulties. The role involves fostering a positive school environment, promoting personal development, and implementing Positive Behaviour Support methods. The position offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and extensive employee benefits including training and development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience and the ability to engage with students facing challenges effectively.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with young people with autism and associated learning difficulties.
• Ability to promote self-esteem and behavioral needs.
• Experience in safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Support students' behavioral needs and self-esteem.
• Introduce Positive Behaviour Support approaches.
• Engage with challenging young people constructively.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Physical fitness

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant experience in supporting children with additional needs

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant

Reference No: EABSA122025

Salary: MAT Payscale C24 – D28; £27,228.16 - £30,158.59 FTE

Allowances: SSA £750.00 and Regional Allowance £1000.00 (pro rata)

Location: Endeavour Academy, Oxford

Hours of Work: Part time; 19 hours per week

Closing Date: 9th January 2026

Interviews: TBC

Start Date: TBC

Be part of the Academy Trust behind schools for children and young people with autism and/or additional needs.

About Us

MacIntyre Academies' mission is to become a leading Special Academy Trust that provides outstanding outcome-focused state education by promoting high aspirations, empowering parents as partners and successfully equipping every child for adult life.

We currently have 4 Academies. Endeavour Academy in Oxford opened in 2014 and is a residential academy for children and young people with autism and associated severe Learning difficulties aged from 9 to 19 years old. In 2015 we opened Discovery Academy in Nuneaton, for children with social, emotional and mental health needs and /or autism. In 2017 we opened Quest Academy also catering for children with SEMH and/or autism. Finally, in September 2020, Venture Academy based in Henley-in-Arden joined the Trust catering for pupils in years 5-11 (ages 9-16) who may have Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties and/or Diagnoses of Autism or an associated condition.

MacIntyre Academies benefits greatly from its sponsor MacIntyre, which over the last 50 years, has developed a strong reputation nationally, as a high quality, person centred organisation.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for inspirational and creative Behaviour Support Assistant to join this exciting school, this is an opportunity to be part of something very special as we continue our journey to become a centre of excellence.

Please take a look at our website https://www.macintyreacademies.org/ to find out more about us.

Reporting to the Deputy Principal via the Behaviour, Safeguarding and Wellbeing Manager you will be responsible for the school environment and culture, supporting students to develop the skills needed to be successful adults by motivating, promoting and reinforcing their self esteem and behavioural needs. You will also support the Behaviour, Safeguarding and Wellbeing Manager in introducing and developing person centred and Positive Behaviour Support approaches to maximise individual learning opportunities and achievements.

Some young people can behave in a way that is challenging to others and part of our role is to teach young people safer and more effective ways of communicating their needs, however a level of challenge still exists; this can be physical or a reluctance to engage. For these reasons this role requires someone who is physically fit. MacIntyre Academies will, where possible, look to make reasonable adjustments to comply with the Equality Act 2010.

What the school offers its staff

Our people are at the heart of our success

• A competitive salary
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement (Plus Bank Holidays)
• A loyalty scheme which rewards you with an extra day of annual leave each September with length of service over 12 months (up to 5 additional days)
• Discretionary regional allowance of £1,000 (pro-rata)
• Discretionary Special School Allowance £750 per annum (pro rata role dependent)
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Family Friendly policies
• Wellbeing, Bereavement and Menopause policies
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Wellbeing initiatives in your setting
• Full induction
• Training and development and the support of a trained line manager and dedicated senior leaders
• Access to further professional development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual MAT Life Day to take for that special occasion
• Annual Flu Jabs
• Free eye tests through Specsavers
• An Employee Assistance Programme to Support your health and wellbeing an access to various perks including discounts Tesco, Cineworld, Go Ape and many more
• Benefits for Death in Service
• Long Service Recognition
• Recommend a Friend Scheme - £100 Voucher
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Enhanced DBS Certificate (Paid for by MacIntyre Academies)
• Self service portal to facilitate leave and amend personal information
• We have an active employee engagement programme which includes Termly ‘You are Awesome’ awards, an annual Employee Big Thank you Day, Annual CPD Trust wide conference.
• Access to Blue Light Card/ Discounts for Teachers which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for social care staff/ Teachers and support staff

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.