Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant Alternative Provision

Position: Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision
Location: City of Bristol

Axcis Education is working with a specialist Alternative Provision in Brislington, Bristol to recruit resilient and passionate Teaching Assistants for September starts. The provision supports Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 pupils who have been excluded from mainstream education due to behavioural difficulties and SEMH needs, offering a structured yet supportive pathway back into learning.

This role is ideal for candidates with a youth work, mentoring or behaviour support background, who are looking to make a genuine and lasting impact on young people’s lives.
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About the Role
As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs on a 1:1 and small group basis

• Help young people re-engage with education and develop positive behaviour strategies

• Build strong, consistent relationships as a mentor and positive role model

• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom in a structured but flexible environment

• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to maintain a safe, supportive and consistent setting
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The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for individuals who:

• Have experience in SEMH, behaviour support, youth work or mentoring

• Are calm, resilient and confident when managing challenging behaviour

• Can build strong, trusting relationships with young people

• Are passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve success

• Are adaptable and proactive within a dynamic alternative provision setting
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Why Apply?

• A highly rewarding role supporting young people who need it most

• A setting that feels closer to mentoring and youth work than a traditional classroom

• Supportive staff team with a strong focus on relationships and consistency

• A stable full academic year placement with long-term progression opportunities
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Key Details

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Location:

Brislington, Bristol

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Start Date:

September 2026

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Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm

• Setting:
Alternative Provision (KS3 & KS4)
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Apply Today
If you have the passion and resilience to support young people with behavioural needs and want a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with Axcis Education