Job Introduction
We are looking to appoint an experienced Behaviour Support Assistant to join us in September 2026, who can work with pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups for targeted support. Candidates will have experience of working in a school or similar settings working with children. This post also involves a lunch time cover for a class.
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs in an education setting
- Support pupils access to learning using appropriate strategies and resources
- Assist in planning, evaluating and adjusting learning activities as appropriate
- Assist the teacher with the development and implication of individual Education/Behaviour/Support/Mentoring plans
- Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the SenCo, to support achievement and progress of children
- Be able to form strong positive relationships with adults and children
- Be able to motivate pupils and promote and develop self esteem
- Have good behaviour management skills including use of PACE
- Ideally be Team Teach trained
- Be patient, calm, resilient and enthusiastic
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skill
In return we can offer you:
- The opportunity to work in a highly effective school with high standards and outcomes for children
- Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who love learning
- Committed and supportive staff, governors and parents
Application Procedure:
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and we would be delighted to meet candidates to show them around the school and discuss the post further.
For further information, please email the school office at admin@st-johns-titchfield.hants.sch.uk
Safer Recruitment:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
