Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant Alternative Provision

Location: Blandford Forum

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to join our dynamic alternative provision, supporting both primary and secondary students.

Our alternative provision is a specialist educational setting designed to support young people who are unable to access mainstream education due to behavioural, emotional, social, or special educational needs. We aim to provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where students can develop essential skills, rebuild confidence, and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students with behavioural and emotional needs, helping them engage with their learning.
• Assist in implementing behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Support individual students in accessing the curriculum and developing social skills.
• Promote a calm and positive environment conducive to learning and personal development.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral staff, and external agencies to support student progress.
• Monitor and record student behaviour and progress.
• Assist with daily routines, transitions, and maintaining a safe environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with behavioural challenges.
• A strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience, and a compassionate approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 Supporting Children and Young People, or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.

As a part of our team, you benefit from:

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

Social and networking events.

Pension contributions.

CPD to help with your professional development.

Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2025.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed) or 07713 (phone number removed).