Calm Behaviour Support Assistant – Secondary School

Marchant Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a supportive secondary school in Taunton, Somerset to recruit a Behaviour Support Assistant. The role focuses on promoting positive behaviour, pupil engagement and a safe learning environment, supporting pupils who may need additional behavioural guidance.

You will work alongside pastoral staff and senior leaders to reinforce routines and policies, help pupils manage situations and contribute to restorative conversations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, pastoral or behaviour support setting.
• Experience with secondary-age pupils is desirable.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Strong communication and confidence managing challenging situations.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils who require additional behavioural guidance.
• Reinforce school routines and behaviour policies.
• Help pupils manage difficult situations and return to learning.
• Record incidents and communicate concerns to staff.
• Support restorative conversations and behaviour strategies.
• Work with pastoral teams to monitor progress and provide consistent support.

Skills

Pastoral support

Behaviour support

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Confidentiality

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a supportive secondary school in Taunton, Somerset to recruit a Behaviour Support Assistant. The role focuses on promoting positive behaviour, pupil engagement and a safe learning environment, supporting pupils who may need additional behavioural guidance.

You will work alongside pastoral staff and senior leaders to reinforce routines and policies, help pupils manage situations and contribute to restorative conversations.