Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant – Permanent Position
Start Date: October 2025 (Interviews Early September)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential? GSL Education is delighted to be working with a high-achieving secondary school in central Southampton, rated Outstanding by OFSTED, to recruit a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school with an exceptional reputation for academic excellence, pastoral care, and professional development.

The Role:

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting students who require additional guidance outside the mainstream classroom or within the school’s dedicated resource base.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support for students who need help managing their behaviour and re-engaging with learning.
• Implementing strategies to reduce conflict, support emotional regulation, and encourage positive choices.
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral leaders, and parents to ensure each student feels valued and supported.
• Acting as a role model, building strong relationships with students to help them develop confidence and resilience.

This is a permanent position with opportunities for career progression into pastoral or SEND roles for the right candidate.

About the School:

This Outstanding-rated secondary school in central Southampton is renowned for:

• Exceptional leadership and teaching recognised by OFSTED as “inspirational and highly effective.”
• A supportive and collaborative staff culture where wellbeing is prioritised, and every staff member feels valued.
• A strong commitment to professional development, offering regular training and clear progression pathways.
• A welcoming and inclusive environment where both students and staff are encouraged to achieve their very best.

Candidate Requirements:

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Experienced in working with children or young people, this could be in schools, youth work, sports coaching, or similar roles.
• Skilled in behaviour management and conflict resolution, with a calm and empathetic approach.
• Resilient, patient, and enthusiastic about helping students overcome barriers to learning.
• Able to bring transferable skills, but childcare experience is essential.

Why Join This School?

• Work in a thriving, Outstanding-rated school with a fantastic reputation.
• Permanent role with clear opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive leadership team and access to high-quality CPD training.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives every single day.

If you’re looking for a role where you can truly make a difference and develop your career in education, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with GSL Education, we pride ourselves on matching talented individuals with schools where they can flourish and succeed.