Behaviour Support Assistant (Primary)

Vision for Education Ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An Alternative Provision school in Bournemouth is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to help primary-aged pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The role involves working closely with children to guide their educational and emotional development, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid using PAYE system

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary/secondary aged children.
• Experience with pupils with SEND/SEMH and challenging behaviour.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils academically and emotionally.
• Work 1-1 with pupils to overcome barriers to learning.
• Create an inclusive learning environment tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Experience with primary school children

Experience with SEND/SEMH pupils

Teamwork ability

Passion for pupil progress

Job description

• Behaviour Support Assistant (Primary age)
• Bournemouth
• Full time
• Temporary and permanent roles available
• Start date - ASAP or September 2025
  
  

The School and Role

An Alternative Provision school based in Bournemouth are currently seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to start as soon as possible, or in September 2025. The school caters for primary age pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as challenging behaviour.

The Behaviour Mentor role is an amazing opportunity for somebody who wants to make a difference to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and support young people to access education. You will offer guidance and support both in the classroom, and also with their social and emotional development.

The successful Support Assistant will be required to work 1-1 with pupils, assisting them academically as well as overcoming barriers to learning and supporting them emotionally. You will play a crucial role in supporting the educational and emotional development of a child with special needs or challenging behaviour. Working closely with the class teacher and special educational needs coordinator (SENCO), you will create a positive and inclusive learning environment tailored to the individual needs of the student.

Requirements

The desired Teaching Assistant will have;

• Experience of working with primary and/or secondary school aged children
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND/SEMH and challenging behaviour.
• A passion for the progress of pupils
• An ability to work as part of a team
  
  

What We Offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.
  
  

About Us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How To Apply

If you are a Behaviour Mentor who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on or 07713 669328.

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