Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant - Wanted!

Location: Eastleigh

Salary Scale: GBP82.80 to GBP100 per day

Start Date: ASAP/ September 2025

Do you have the drive to support children with additional needs in reaching their full potential?

Are you patient, empathetic, and skilled at managing behaviour in a school setting?

If so, this could be the ideal role for you.

GSL Education are currently partnering with a number of specialist and inclusive schools across the Eastleigh , looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to work with pupils who face barriers to learning due to behavioural or emotional challenges.

The school :

This Eastleigh based school is looking for a passionate and committed Behaviour Support Assistant . You will be supporting a small class of students, working in partnership with the school's teaching staff, therapists and support staff to deliver specific interventions that aim to boost students' learning, development and language acquisition.

Responsibilities of a Behaviour Support Assistant :

• Supporting a pupil with Autism in navigating daily school life, using personalised behaviour strategies
• Building a trusting, consistent relationship that encourages confidence, independence, and emotional security
• Collaborating closely with class teachers, the SEN team, and the pupil s family to implement effective support plans
• Helping develop social skills and positive coping mechanisms to aid in long-term progress and well-being
• Tracking progress, adapting support, and celebrating every step forward

Requirements for Behaviour Support Assistant role:

• Experience working with children with SEN, particularly Autism or behavioural challenges (desirable)
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach with a genuine commitment to inclusive education
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to work in partnership with school staff and families
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset and the ability to remain positive in challenging situations

To work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Support Assistant , you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.

• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.

• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this Behaviour Support Assistant role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Behaviour Support Assistant , please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.