About the role:
Justteachers is seeking a full-time Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist provision in the Newark area starting in September 2026 on a full-time, long-term, temporary to permanent basis.
The setting supports pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, learning difficulties and associated communication needs. The provision offers a highly structured and supportive environment focused on positive behaviour approaches, emotional regulation and personalised learning.
The successful candidate will work closely with pupils, teaching staff and wider support teams to help students overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with behavioural, emotional and learning needs
• Implement behaviour support plans and positive behaviour strategies consistently
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and engagement in learning
• Build positive, professional relationships to promote trust and confidence
• Assist with classroom activities and support access to learning
• Respond to and de-escalate challenging situations using appropriate techniques
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals
• Monitor, record and report on pupil behaviour, wellbeing and progress
• Support pupils during transitions and unstructured times throughout the school day
Pre-requisites:
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, SEMH or behavioural needs (school, care or similar setting desirable)
• A calm, patient and resilient approach to supporting challenging behaviours
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Understanding of behaviour management and restorative approaches
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK
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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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