Supportive School Experienced Behaviour Support Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-29
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Education / Teaching
School Counseling & Student Support, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term temporary
A supportive secondary school in Taunton is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to help promote positive behaviour, pupil engagement and a safe learning environment. The school is looking for someone calm, consistent and confident in supporting pupils who may need additional guidance with behaviour and emotional regulation.
About the RoleWorking alongside pastoral staff and senior leaders, you will support pupils in following school expectations and engaging positively with the school day.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting pupils who require additional behavioural guidance.
Reinforcing school routines, expectations and behaviour policies.
Helping pupils manage difficult situations and return to learning.
Recording incidents and communicating concerns to relevant staff.
Supporting restorative conversations and agreed behaviour strategies.
Working with pastoral teams to monitor progress and maintain consistent support.
Previous experience in a school, pastoral or behaviour support setting.
Experience supporting secondary-age pupils is desirable.
A calm, patient and consistent approach.
Strong communication skills and confidence managing challenging situations.
An understanding of safeguarding, professional boundaries and confidentiality.
An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role.
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