Specialist Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term roles

Training & development

Support from consultant

Make a difference

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Bristol area is seeking a Specialist Behaviour Support Assistant to aid pupils with SEMH and related needs. The role involves one-to-one and small group support, building trusted relationships, and promoting emotional and social development.

The position is full-time, with a commitment to inclusive learning and collaboration with teachers. Ideal candidates have experience in education or youth support, a calm and resilient demeanour, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children/young people with SEMH, SEND, autism, ADHD or behavioural needs.
• Calm, resilient and positive approach in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain professional in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Support pupils to develop emotional regulation and social skills.
• Promote positive behaviour strategies throughout the school day.
• Assist pupils in accessing learning both indoors and outdoors.
• Work with teachers and support staff to meet individual needs.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

SEND experience

Autism

ADHD

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication

Job description

Location: Bristol Area

Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday

Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people who face barriers to learning? Do you have the resilience, patience, and dedication to help pupils overcome challenges and achieve their potential?

We are seeking a caring and motivated Specialist Behaviour Support Assistant to work within specialist educational settings supporting pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs, challenging behaviour, autism, ADHD, and additional learning needs.

This rewarding role is ideal for individuals with experience in education, youth work, care, coaching, mentoring, or support work who are looking to make a genuine impact every day.

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Support pupils to develop emotional regulation and social skills.
• Promote positive behaviour strategies throughout the school day.
• Assist pupils in accessing learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to meet individual needs.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, autism, ADHD, or behavioural needs.
• A calm, resilient, and positive approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain professional in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Team Teach training is desirable but not essential.

• Competitive pay rates.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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