Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Secondary Schools Across [Bath]

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities Available

Start Date: September

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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).

• 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

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.