Behaviour Support Assistant

GSL Education

  • Colchester, Essex
  • £90-130 per day
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Role: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Colchester
Pay Rate: £90 – £130 per day
Start Date: September 2025Support Behaviour and Build Confidence as a Behaviour Support Assistant – ColchesterGSL Education is currently recruiting for Behaviour Support Assistant to work in schools in Colchester. This role suits someone who is calm under pressure and passionate about helping students succeed.Your Role Will Include:
  • Provide direct support to students with behavioural, emotional, or mental health needs
  • Assist with de-escalation and behaviour management strategies
  • Work closely with the SEN and pastoral teams
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with learners
  • Help create a safe, consistent, and supportive learning space
Essential Skills and Experience:
  • Experience supporting young people with SEMH or behaviour challenges
  • Confident and consistent in approach
  • Resilient and empathetic with strong communication skills
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through GSL Education)
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.For more information or to register your interest in Behaviour Support Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.

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