Job Title: Behavioural Support Assistant – Resource Base
Location: Nailsea
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £89 – £95 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Do you have experience supporting young people with social, emotional or behavioural needs?

Do you want to make a real difference in a specialist setting within a mainstream school?

Are you committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning?

TeacherActive is working in partnership with a respected secondary school in Nailsea, which is seeking to appoint a Behavioural Support Assistant to join their dedicated Resource Base team. This is a long-term, full-time role starting immediately, providing support to students with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, often on a 1:1 basis.

The Resource Base offers a structured and nurturing environment for students who need additional behavioural support outside of the mainstream classroom. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and the SEN team to help students stay engaged, regulate their emotions and achieve their full potential.

• Have experience supporting young people with behavioural challenges or SEMH needs

• Be resilient, empathetic, and able to de-escalate situations calmly and professionally

• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and behaviour support strategies

• Be confident building strong relationships with students who may present with complex needs

• Ideally have experience working in a school, PRU, alternative provision or similar environment

• A long-term position offering consistency and impact within a supportive setting

• Ongoing training and support from experienced pastoral and SEN teams

• Competitive daily rates paid on a PAYE basis (no umbrella fees)

• Access to free CPD courses via our My-Progression platform

• Dedicated support from your TeacherActive consultant

• Referral bonuses – earn up to £100 when you refer a friend *T&Cs apply*

If you''re passionate about behaviour support and want to be part of a highly regarded Resource Base in Nailsea, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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