Positive Behaviour Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,845 - 21,352; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

PAYE hourly rates

Free training and development

Pension contributions

£125 Refer a Friend bonus

Opportunities across Bristol

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Job summary

Vision for Education are seeking a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Assistant to join our team in Bristol. You will support pupils with complex needs using PBS strategies, help them achieve goals and develop independence, under the guidance of teachers and therapists.

This 0-hour contract role offers flexible hours, competitive PAYE rates (£13.68–£15.50 per hour) and opportunities for training, safeguarding and SEND development.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or vulnerable adults with additional needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Willingness to obtain/enhanced DBS on Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Help pupils regulate emotions using PBS strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour and remove barriers to learning.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and school team.
• Record observations and contribute to behaviour support plans.
• Encourage independence, communication and social development.

Skills

Experience with SEN children

Calm and patient

PBS strategies

Teamwork

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Assistant
Bristol
£13.68 - £15.50 per hour (PAYE) | 0-Hour Contract | September 2026 Start

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour, autism, learning disabilities or mental health needs? Vision for Education are looking to appoint compassionate and resilient Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Assistants to join our team, supporting specialist SEN schools across Bristol.

This flexible role is offered on a 0-hour contract, making it ideal for those looking to work around existing commitments while gaining experience across a variety of specialist settings.

The role

As a PBS Assistant, you will work closely with pupils with a range of complex needs including Autism (ASC), SEMH, ADHD and learning disabilities. Using Positive Behaviour Support strategies, you will help pupils overcome barriers to learning, encourage positive interactions and support them to achieve their individual goals.

You will:

• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support children to regulate their emotions using PBS strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour and reduce barriers to learning.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider school team.
• Record observations and contribute to behaviour support plans.
• Encourage independence, communication and social development.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children or vulnerable adults with additional needs.
• Have a calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Be confident managing behaviours that challenge using positive de-escalation techniques.
• Be passionate about helping children reach their full potential.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

What Vision for Education offer:

• Excellent hourly rates paid using the PAYE system (no umbrella companies).
• Flexible work to suit your availability on a 0-hour contract.
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability).
• FREE training and professional development, including Team Teach, Safeguarding and SEND training.
• A dedicated consultant specialising in SEN education.
• Pension contributions.
• £125 Refer a Friend bonus (terms and conditions apply).
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent and flexible work across Bristol.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day is different and you can have a lasting impact on young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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