Behaviour Support Assistant – Lincoln

DATE POSTED

Subject

SEND

Job Branch & Location

Lincolnshire - Lincoln

Job Setting & Role

SEND & SEMH - Support
Supply
£90 - £110 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

Justteachers is seeking a full-time Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist provision in the Lincoln area starting in September 2026 on a long-term, temporary basis.
The setting supports pupils with a range of social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, where behaviours are closely linked to underlying additional learning and communication needs. The school provides a structured and supportive environment focused on consistency, routine and positive behaviour approaches.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting pupils to regulate their emotions, manage behaviours and re-engage with learning in a safe and supportive setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support to pupils with SEMH needs
  • Support the implementation of behaviour support plans and strategies
  • Build positive, consistent relationships to encourage engagement and trust
  • Support pupils with emotional regulation and coping strategies
  • Respond to and de-escalate challenging behaviours using appropriate techniques
  • Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams
  • Support during transitions and unstructured times of the school day
  • Monitor and record behaviour, progress and interventions

Pre-requisites:

  • Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs (school, care or similar setting desirable)
  • A calm, resilient and consistent approach to behaviour management
  • Understanding that behaviour is communication and linked to underlying needs
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to remain patient and adaptable in challenging situations
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Right to work in the UK

Please note: As part of our safeguarding and compliance process, we require a minimum of two professional references covering the past two years in full.

Job Reference: JT25DT155485

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 01775 233 116

Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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