Behaviour Support Assistant – Secondary School

Behaviour Support Assistant – Secondary School

Location:

Bath, BA2

Hours:

8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Pay: £14.25 per hour

Contract:

Temporary, with potential for ongoing work

Working pattern:
Full-time and part-time options available

Do you enjoy working with young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning? A secondary school in Bath is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to work with pupils who may need additional guidance with behaviour, emotional regulation, engagement and day-to-day school routines. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive school environment where you can make a real impact on students’ confidence, wellbeing and progress.

You will work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to help pupils remain engaged in lessons, manage challenges positively and develop strategies for success in school.

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Helping students regulate emotions and behaviour
• Encouraging positive engagement in lessons and school life
• Building strong, trusting relationships with young people
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and SEN teams
• Promoting independence, resilience and positive behaviour choices

• Has experience working with children or young people
• Is calm, patient and consistent in their approach
• Can build rapport quickly with students
• Feels confident supporting challenging behaviour
• Has a genuine interest in supporting young people’s development
• Experience in education, youth work, care, sports coaching, residential care or similar backgrounds is beneficial, but not essential.

• £14.25 per hour
• School hours: 8:30am–3:30pm
• Monday to Friday, term-time only
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Excellent experience within a secondary school setting
• Ongoing support from Axcis Education

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Mia Green

Telephone:  | Ext: 2013