Behaviour Support Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Wareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Behaviour Support Assistant in Wareham and make a lasting impact on students with challenging behaviours. This full-time permanent role offers a rewarding opportunity to support young people academically and emotionally, helping them overcome barriers to learning in a nurturing environment. Competitive hourly pay and ongoing training provided.

Benefits

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Dedicated support from an experienced SEN consultant

Competitive hourly pay

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with behavioural and emotional challenges.
• Promote positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Build strong relationships with students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Emotional resilience

Child-centered approach

Behaviour management

Job description

Make a Lasting Impact as a Behaviour Support Assistant in Wareham!

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Wareham
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent

Are you passionate about supporting young people who display challenging behaviour and helping them succeed both academically and emotionally?

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist provision in Wareham, starting immediately on a permanent, full-time basis. This role is offering a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in students' lives.

About the Role:

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work alongside experienced teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams to deliver structured interventions and support to students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will provide both academic and behavioural support, helping students overcome barriers to learning in a positive, therapeutic environment.

Your Responsibilities will be to:

• Supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional challenges in the classroom and during structured interventions.
• Promoting positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with students and acting as a consistent role model.
• Working closely with teaching staff and the wider inclusion team to implement behaviour management plans.
• Supporting students to develop self-regulation, social skills, and resilience.
• Maintaining a safe, nurturing, and structured environment at all times.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, or in alternative provisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional resilience.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage difficult situations effectively.
• A trauma-informed and child-centred approach to support.
• Flexibility, patience, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).

Why Choose GSL Education?:

• Competitive hourly pay reflective of your skills and experience.
• Dedicated support from an experienced SEN consultant.
• Ongoing CPD opportunities including behaviour management and safeguarding training.
• A meaningful, rewarding role within a nurturing and inclusive school setting.

If you are committed to making a positive difference and thrive in a supportive, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this Behaviour Support Assistant role in Wareham.

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.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Behaviour Support Assistant’ role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.