Behaviour Support Assistant

Job Title: Behavioural Support Assistant – Resource Base
Location: Bath
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £95 – £115 per day

Are you a patient, empathetic, and resilient professional ready to make a real difference in the lives of young people?

Do you have the passion and dedication to support students who need consistent guidance in managing behaviour and emotional regulation?

Are you looking for a long-term role where your impact as a Behavioural Support Assistant truly matters?

TeacherActive is working alongside a respected secondary school in Bath, currently seeking a Behavioural Support Assistant to join their dedicated on-site resource base. This specialist provision supports students with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and those requiring additional behavioural support.

In this role, you'll be working mainly with Key Stage 3 and 4 students, providing targeted 1:1 support and helping them overcome behavioural barriers to learning. The school offers a structured and nurturing environment, where teamwork and consistency are key to success.

Your responsibilities as a Behavioural Support Assistant will include:

• Supporting students to manage challenging behaviours using positive strategies

• Helping learners engage with the curriculum and build emotional resilience

• Assisting with personalised behaviour support plans in collaboration with staff

• Encouraging personal development, independence, and confidence

• Promoting a calm, safe learning space for all students

To be successful as a Behavioural Support Assistant, you will need:

• Experience supporting young people with behavioural or emotional needs

• A good understanding of SEMH, ASC, or related additional needs

• A calm, proactive, and adaptable approach to support

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• An up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies

In return, you’ll receive:

• A stable, rewarding role as a Behavioural Support Assistant in a supportive setting

• Competitive daily pay – £95 to £115 (PAYE, no agency fees)

• Ongoing support from your own dedicated consultant

• Free access to CPD training via our My-Progression platform

• Referral bonuses through the TeacherActive Referral Scheme (T&Cs apply)

If you're ready to make a long-term difference as a Behavioural Support Assistant, we’d love to hear from you.

Call Kyle on 0117 223 2200
Or send your CV to [email protected]

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



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