SEN Behaviour Support Assistant - Entry-Level Education Role

Behaviour Support & SEN Assistant - Bristol, Gloucester and Bath

Full-Time & Part-Time Roles | Term-Time | Immediate Starts Available
Ideal for Support Workers, Graduates and Those Interested in Education

We are seeking resilient, motivated individuals to join schools across Bristol as Behaviour Support & SEN Assistants. This role involves supporting children and young people with Autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), ADHD, communication differences and challenging behaviour.

If you have experience in care, mental health, behaviour support, SEN environments, youth work, or you are a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in education, this is an excellent opportunity to start or develop your career.

Your resilience and behaviour support skills can change a young person's trajectory.

You will work within primary, secondary and specialist SEN settings, supporting pupils who require additional guidance with emotional regulation, learning engagement and behaviour.

Pupils may display:
- Challenging or dysregulated behaviour
- Anxiety, low mood or confidence issues
- Social communication difficulties
- Autism spectrum profiles
- Trauma-related barriers to learning

Your role is to provide stability, consistency and supportive intervention that helps each pupil progress.
- Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups with learning, behaviour and emotional regulation
- Use calm, structured approaches to manage challenging behaviour
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who require additional support
- Help students stay focused, engaged and confident in lessons
- Follow personalised support plans and behaviour strategies
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and pastoral teams
- Promote resilience, independence and positive coping skills
- Contribute to a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in:
- Support work or care settings
- Behaviour mentoring or SEMH environments
- Mental health or wellbeing roles
- Youth work, coaching or pastoral support
- Residential or outreach services
- SEN support (school or non-school settings)

We also encourage applications from graduates, particularly in:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Education
- Art / Creative subjects
- Social sciences
- Health and wellbeing disciplines

No teaching qualifications are required. Full training is provided.
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to remain calm and consistent during challenging situations
- A proactive and resilient approach
- Patience, professionalism and empathy
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
- Experience with Autism, SEMH or behaviour support
- Training such as Team Teach, safeguarding or first aid
- Experience supporting vulnerable or disengaged young people
- Understanding of trauma-informed practice
- Ability to lead structured activities or mentoring sessions
- Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella fees)
- Flexible working options (3-5 days per week)
- Access to accredited CPD including:

Behaviour de-escalation and Team Teach
SEN and Autism training
Safeguarding and Child Protection

- Behaviour de-escalation and Team Teach
- SEN and Autism training
- Safeguarding and Child Protection
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent school roles
- A meaningful, rewarding career supporting children who need stability and guidance

If you want to support young people with additional needs and begin a rewarding role in education, we welcome your application.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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