Behaviour Support Assistant

Join Our Team as a Behaviour Support Assistant in Bournemouth

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

Are you committed to making a positive impact on the lives of students with behaviour issues? A rewarding opportunity awaits you in Bournemouth as GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and empathetic individual to join a local school as a Behaviour Support Assistant immediately.

About the School

The school is a special school for children aged 5-11 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health difficulties, often linked to special educational needs such as autism. Also, supports students with Educational Health Care Plans. The classes typically have seven pupils each, supported by high staffing levels. Facilities include purpose-built classrooms, a sensory room, therapy hub, quiet rooms, food technology kitchen, creative learning room, sports hall, outdoor play areas, a large playground, an outdoor learning area, and a courtyard garden. The school fosters a calm and nurturing environment with a focus on resilience, safety, and respect. It follows the National Curriculum with a traditional primary school timetable, adapted to meet the needs of its pupils.

About the Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in helping children aged 5–11 navigate their educational journey. You’ll work closely with teachers and therapists to support pupils in small classes.

Key Responsibilities

• Help students manage emotions and behaviours through routines.
• Provide tailored assistance to pupils in both one-on-one and small group.
• Encourage resilience, safety, and mutual respect in all interactions.
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to implement support plans.
• Observe and document student behaviour, engagement, and wellbeing.

Requirements

• Experience working with children, ideally in a SEN or SEMH setting is desirable.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of behaviour management strategies.

To work with GSL Education as Behaviour Support Assistant, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information or to register your interest in the "Behaviour Support Assistant" role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.