Behaviour Support Assistant- Witney

Academics Ltd; Witney; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Academics Ltd in Witney is seeking a dedicated Behavioural Support Assistant to support students in a specialist SEN school. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social development.

Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you will implement individual behaviour plans, build trusting relationships, and offer consistent guidance. Start ASAP, full-time, 8:30am–3:30pm, £93–£110 per day.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and understanding: recognise and respond sensitively to students' behavioural and emotional needs.
• Patient and encouraging: provide reassurance, positive guidance, and consistent boundaries.
• Strong communication: communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents/carers, and other professionals.
• Emotionally resilient: stay calm and supportive in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with challenging behaviours and learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, confidence, independence and social development.
• Work with teachers, SEN staff and pastoral teams to implement individual behaviour support plans.
• Build trusting relationships with students and offer consistent guidance and encouragement.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient and encouraging

Strong communication skills

Emotionally resilient

Job description

Behavioural Support Assistant - Witney

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference?

A fantastic SEN school in Witney is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and compassionate Behavioural Support Assistant to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is committed to helping them develop positive behaviours and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with challenging behaviours, emotional difficulties, and additional learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, confidence, independence, and social development.
• Work alongside teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams to implement individual behaviour support plans.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students, offering consistent guidance, reassurance, and encouragement.

What We're Looking For

• Compassionate and understanding: Able to recognise and respond sensitively to students' individual behavioural and emotional needs.
• Patient and encouraging: Confident providing reassurance, positive guidance, and consistent boundaries.
• Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents/carers, and other professionals.
• Emotionally resilient: Able to remain calm, professional, and supportive when dealing with challenging situations.

Job Details

• Job Title: Behavioural Support Assistant
• Location: Witney
• Setting: SEN School
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pay: £93-£110 per day
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Contract: Full-time

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy