Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Blandford Forum
Full-time (Monday to Friday)
Start Date: ASAP

About the School and Role
An Alternative Provision school situated in Blandford Forum is currently seeking dedicated Behaviour Support Assistants to join their team. The school provides education for secondary-aged pupils who face social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, including those exhibiting challenging behaviours.

This Behaviour Support Assistant role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about making a positive impact on young people's lives. You will play an essential part in supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them access education and develop socially and emotionally. Your responsibilities will include providing tailored support both within the classroom setting and through targeted social and emotional guidance, fostering a safe and encouraging environment for learners to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH and challenging behaviour to access the curriculum effectively
• Provide behavioural support and positive reinforcement strategies
• Assist in developing social and emotional resilience among pupils
• Collaborate with teaching staff and external professionals to implement behaviour management plans
• Create a supportive environment that promotes student engagement, well-being, and progress

Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with primary and/or secondary school-aged children
• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH, or challenging behaviours
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils' personal and academic development
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a supportive staff team

While experience in managing challenging behaviour and supporting pupils with SEMH is preferred, candidates from backgrounds in youth work, care, mental health support, sports coaching, or similar roles involving working with young people are also encouraged to apply. Training and ongoing support will be provided to ensure you are well-prepared for the role.

What we offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

· Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).

· Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

· Social and networking events.

· Pension contributions.

· CPD to help with your professional development.

· Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. 

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2025. 

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

How to apply

If you are a Behaviour Mentor who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or 07713 (phone number removed). 

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