Behaviour Support Assistant – Secondary Schools

Make a Lasting Difference Where It Matters Most

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Secondary Schools Across [Bath
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities Available
Start Date: September

Are You Ready to Change Lives?

Every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed. As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping secondary school students overcome barriers, build confidence, and thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

This is more than just a job – it's a chance to become a positive role model, mentor, and advocate for young people who need support, guidance, and encouragement to reach their full potential.

Whether you're an experienced Behaviour Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Sports Coach, Mentor, Graduate, or someone passionate about supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you.

What Does a Behaviour Support Assistant Do?

As a Behaviour Support Assistant within a secondary school setting, you will:

• Support students with behavioural, emotional, and social needs.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with students to encourage positive behavioural choices.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams, and senior leaders.
• Deliver targeted interventions and mentoring sessions.
• Support students both in the classroom and through one-to-one sessions.
• Assist with behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Promote student wellbeing, attendance, engagement, and achievement.
• Encourage resilience, confidence, and emotional regulation.
• Help students stay focused, motivated, and engaged in their education.

Why Become a Behaviour Support Assistant?

This is the perfect opportunity for individuals looking to develop a career in:

• Education
• Psychology
• Teaching
• Youth Work
• Counselling
• Social Work
• Criminology
• Mental Health Support
• Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Pastoral Support

No two days are ever the same. You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact while developing valuable skills that can open doors to long-term career opportunities within education and support services.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Is passionate about supporting young people.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Can remain calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• Is confident, empathetic, and approachable.
• Has a positive and proactive attitude.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.
• Has experience working with young people, either professionally or voluntarily (desirable but not essential).

Previous Experience That Would Be Highly Relevant

We welcome applications from individuals with backgrounds in:

• Behaviour Support
• Teaching Assistance
• Learning Support
• Youth Work
• Sports Coaching
• Residential Care
• Children's Support Services
• Mental Health Support
• Social Care
• Educational Psychology
• SEND Support
• Youth Mentoring
• Graduate Roles

Apply Today

If you're passionate about helping young people overcome challenges, develop positive behaviours, and achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career supporting the next generation.

About Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency, connecting talented education professionals with schools across England and Wales.

We specialise in matching exceptional candidates with rewarding opportunities in primary schools, secondary schools, SEN provisions, and alternative education settings. Every year, we help thousands of educators and support staff build fulfilling careers while supporting schools in creating positive learning environments.

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible temporary, long-term and permanent opportunities.
• Access to free CPD and professional development courses.
• Dedicated support from specialist education consultants.
• Opportunities across a wide range of schools and educational settings.
• Pension contributions through our payroll partners.
• Commitment to safeguarding and candidate wellbeing.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and referencing checks in line with safeguarding requirements.

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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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