Behaviour Support Assistant Kings Lynn

Justteachers Ltd; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in King's Lynn is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant for a full-time, long-term role in an alternative provision. You will support primary pupils and girls in secondary education with SEMH and behavioural needs, helping them access learning through 1:1 and small-group work and structured routines.

Build trusting relationships to promote resilience and emotional regulation, and implement behaviour support plans and interventions to foster positive outcomes for every

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Two education or school-based references.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Understanding of trauma-informed or restorative approaches would be beneficial.
• Able to remain consistent and adaptable in challenging situations.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Support pupils to engage with learning and school routines.
• Build strong trusting relationships to promote confidence and resilience.
• Implement behaviour support plans and intervention strategies.
• Support emotional regulation and positive coping mechanisms.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Emotional regulation

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers are currently recruiting for a full-time Behaviour Support Assistant position within an alternative provision in the Kings Lynn area, starting in September on a long-term basis.

This opportunity is based within a provision supporting primary-aged pupils and girls in secondary education who require additional support to access learning.

Many pupils have social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, behavioural challenges, and associated communication or learning needs. The setting provides a structured, nurturing environment focused on positive relationships, emotional regulation and re-engagement with education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with behavioural and emotional needs
• Supporting pupils to engage positively with learning and school routines
• Building strong, trusting relationships to promote confidence and resilience
• Implementing behaviour support plans and intervention strategies
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive coping mechanisms

Pre-requisites:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, behavioural or additional learning needs.
• Two education or school based references.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• An understanding of trauma-informed or restorative approaches would be beneficial.
• The ability to remain consistent and adaptable in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.