Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant

Preston

Role Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to join our SEN school team. The role focuses on supporting students with behavioural, emotional, and social challenges, promoting positive behaviour, and creating a safe and nurturing learning environment. This position offers hands-on experience in behaviour management strategies and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and reinforce individual behaviour support plans, strategies, and interventions as designed by teachers, psychologists, or behaviour specialists.

• Support students in developing emotional regulation, social skills, and coping strategies.

• Assist students in resolving conflicts and building positive relationships with peers and staff.

• Observe, record, and report on student behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and progress, ensuring accurate and timely feedback to the teaching team.

• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and senior staff to adapt strategies to meet individual student needs.

• Contribute to school-wide behaviour initiatives, supporting a consistent and positive school culture.

• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities.

• Promote inclusion and respect for diversity, ensuring all students feel valued and supported.

Ideal Candidate:

• Calm, patient, and empathetic, with the ability to respond consistently in challenging situations.

• Strong interest in psychology, child development, education, or behaviour management.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build rapport with students, staff, and families.

• Observant and organised, with attention to detail for tracking progress and documenting behaviour data.

• Ability to follow structured strategies and guidance while being flexible to adapt to individual student needs.

• A proactive team player who contributes positively to the wider school environment.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a specialist SEN setting.

• Training in behaviour management and child development.

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Please apply now or contact (url removed) to discuss the behaviour support assistant in preston