Behaviour Support Assistant - Bristol

Academics; Bristol; On-site; GBP 15,682 - 18,450; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support company is looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant in Bristol. You will work closely with young learners who show challenging behaviour, implementing strategies and providing emotional support. Ideal candidates are recent graduates in psychology or similar fields, passionate about making a difference. The role is full-time from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with a salary of £85 to £100 per day.

Qualifications

• Aspiring positions in SEN, psychology, or education.
• Highly valued experience with mental health challenges or special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with young learners displaying challenging behaviour.
• Implement strategies for emotional well-being and positive social interactions.
• Provide emotional support and act as a positive role model.

Skills

Interest in supporting children with challenging behaviour

Ability to build meaningful connections

Experience working with children displaying difficult behaviour

Education

Recent graduates in psychology or criminology

Job description

Overview

Behaviour Support Assistant – Bristol
Mainstream Primary School
ASAP Start – Bristol

A rewarding and exciting role as a Behaviour Support Assistant has opened for an aspiring SEN teacher, educational psychologist, support worker or occupational therapist.

Do you have an interest in supporting children with challenging behaviour? Are you able to build meaningful connections that will enable a child to thrive? Is it your aspiration to be the role model that a child may need to get them on the right path? If this sounds like you, then a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate as a Behaviour Support Assistant has become available in Bristol.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with young learners who display behaviour that falls outside the expected boundaries within the school. You will implement specific strategies, provide emotional support, and promote positive habits that help improve pupils’ well-being and social interactions.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with young learners displaying challenging behaviour.
• Implement specific strategies to support emotional well-being and positive social interactions.
• Provide emotional support and act as a positive role model for pupils.
• Collaborate with professionals such as SENCOs, Educational Psychologists, and Occupational Therapists.

Qualifications and Experience

• Interest in supporting children with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to build meaningful connections to help children thrive.
• Aspiring positions in SEN, psychology, education, or related fields; recent graduates in psychology or criminology are noted as a good fit.
• Experience working with children displaying difficult behaviour, mental health challenges, or special educational needs is highly valued.

Details

• ASAP Start – Bristol
• Full-Time | 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Location: Bristol
• Salary: £85 – £100 per day

Application

If you are passionate about supporting children and making a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you. To apply for this Behaviour Support Assistant position, please submit your CV to this advert.