SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant — Education Pathway

Cover People; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

12.07% holiday pay

APSCo+ verified recruitment

Immediate start

Long-term contract potential

Job summary

Cover People are recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join an Alternative Provision setting in Bury, supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs. The role is initially full-time and temporary, with potential for a long-term placement or permanent contract for the right candidate.

You will work one-to-one and in small groups, helping pupils stay engaged, develop regulation skills and re-engage with learning.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH or challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Able to work with young people one-to-one and in small groups.
• Willing to undergo enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs across the school environment.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Help pupils manage behaviour and engage with learning.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Act as a consistent, positive role model for pupils.
• Assist with the implementation of individual behaviour and learning plans.
• Work as part of the pastoral and education team.
• Encourage pupils to make positive choices and develop independence.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Patience

Strong communication

Experience with SEMH

Job description

Cover People are recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join an Alternative Provision setting in Bury, supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs. The role is initially full-time and temporary, with potential for a long-term placement or permanent contract for the right candidate.

You will work one-to-one and in small groups, helping pupils stay engaged, develop regulation skills and re-engage with learning.