Positive Behaviour Assistant – Lancing

Engage Education; Fareham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency Worker Regulations pay parity

Dedicated Engage consultant

Continued Professional Development (CP

Refer a friend to Engage and earn a £

Job summary

Engage Education is recruiting a Positive Behaviour Assistant for a full-time role at an all-through school in Lancing, supporting pupils with SEMH needs across primary and secondary settings. You will work flexibly across phases, building positive relationships and using de-escalation techniques to help pupils stay engaged in learning.

The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for mentoring pupils, resilience in challenging situations, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Outgoing, positive and nurturing approach.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about helping pupils reach their full potential.
• Resilience and confidence to work with pupils who may display challenging behaviour.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult or unpredictable situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships and rapport with pupils.
• Proactive in supporting pupils and thinking on their feet.
• Adaptable to different daily demands in a specialist setting.
• Experience with SEMH/challenging behaviour desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across primary and secondary settings with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Work flexibly across age groups according to school needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and be a consistent role model for pupils.
• Use strategies to support distressed or dysregulated pupils, including de-escalation.
• Support positive behaviour and keep pupils engaged in learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to minimise disruption.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence.
• Provide feedback to teachers and school team about pupil progress.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Adaptable

Proactive support

Behaviour management

Mentoring

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

Job description

Positive Behaviour Assistant – Lancing

Full time | Immediate

Engage Education is currently recruiting a Positive Behaviour Assistant to join an all-through school in Lancing, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The school provides specialist support for pupils with a range of social, emotional and behavioural needs across both the primary and secondary settings. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly across both phases, supporting pupils according to the needs of the school.

The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting young people with SEMH needs and helping them overcome barriers to learning. Previous experience working with pupils with SEMH, particularly those with attachment and trauma-related needs, would be highly desirable.

Experience working with children and young people who display challenging behaviour is important, alongside a calm, consistent and proactive approach to behaviour management.

Training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates with a range of relevant experience who are looking to develop their career within specialist education.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

Your Role

• Supporting pupils across the primary and secondary settings with a range of SEMH and behavioural needs

• Working flexibly across different age groups according to the needs of the school

• Building positive, trusting relationships and acting as a consistent role model for pupils

• Using appropriate strategies to support pupils who are distressed or dysregulated, including effective de-escalation techniques

• Supporting positive behaviour and helping pupils remain engaged in learning

• Working closely with teachers and other support staff to minimise disruption and promote a positive learning environment

• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence

• Providing appropriate feedback to teachers and the wider school team regarding pupil behaviour, engagement and progress

• Remaining calm, adaptable and proactive when responding to challenging situations

• Working full-time, 8:15am – 3:30pm

The ideal candidate

• Has an outgoing, positive and nurturing approach, with a strong interest in supporting and mentoring pupils

• Is enthusiastic and passionate about helping pupils reach their full potential

• Has the resilience and confidence to work with pupils who may display challenging behaviour

• Can remain calm and composed in difficult or unpredictable situations

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Is able to build strong relationships and rapport with pupils

• Can think on their feet and take a proactive approach to supporting pupils

• Is adaptable and understands that every day in a specialist setting can be different

• Previous experience working with pupils with SEMH, challenging behaviour, attachment or trauma is desirable but not essential

• Holds GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent

Why choose Engage Education?

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee

• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance

• You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in‑house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!

• Refer a friend to Engage and earn a £50 Amazon voucher when they work 5 days with us. There is no limit to the number of referrals you can make