Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant – Behaviour Specialist

Are you passionate about transforming young lives and confident in supporting pupils with challenging behaviour? We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Bournemouth, working with students who require consistent, personalised support to thrive both academically and emotionally.

In this role, you will:

• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who present behavioural, social, and emotional needs
• Support learning alongside teachers and behaviour leads, adapting strategies to meet individual needs
• Use de-escalation techniques, positive reinforcement, and structured routines to guide pupils through difficult moments
• Help create a safe, nurturing environment where every child feels understood and supported
• Work collaboratively with a skilled team dedicated to behaviour support and holistic development

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with challenging behaviour in a school, care, youth work, or similar environment
• A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Confidence managing behaviour using positive, proactive strategies
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential
• The ability to stay patient, consistent, and solution-focused under pressure

This is a rewarding role for someone who thrives on making a real difference—supporting pupils who need patience, understanding, and firm but caring guidance.

If you’re ready to take on a role where your behaviour-support skills can truly change lives, we’d love to hear from you.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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