Job description
Work as a Behaviour Support Assistant in Dorchester!
Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Dorchester
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent
Are you calm under pressure and committed to helping young people overcome behavioural challenges in education?
GSL Education are looking for a resilient and caring Behaviour Support Assistant to join an alternative provision school in Dorchester. If you’re motivated to make a real impact and want to support students in achieving both academic and life goals, this is the role for you.
In this role, you will work closely with children and young people who are outside mainstream education, supporting them through behaviour management strategies, mentoring, and personalised learning. You’ll be a key part of a team that promotes emotional development, re-engagement, and growth.
About the School:
The client school encompasses two sites in Dorchester with one common shared purpose: to provide the very best in education and support for all children who (for a variety of reasons) find themselves outside of mainstream school education. The school is an alternative provision that uses vocational and extracurricular methods to enable the students to gain functional and life skills. With a primary and secondary division, the school is inclusive of all ages and abilities and strives to give its pupils the best possible opportunities for post-16 life.
Responsibilities of a Behaviour Support Assistant:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils displaying challenging behaviours.
- Implement behaviour intervention strategies under guidance from SENCOs and pastoral teams.
- Promote emotional regulation, social skills, and classroom engagement.
- Build strong, positive relationships with pupils based on trust and consistency.
- Support students in developing the confidence and skills required for future success.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external professionals.
Behaviour Support Assistant Requirements:
- Experience supporting young people with SEMH or behavioural needs.
- CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistance, Youth Work, or Health & Social Care is desirable.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a calm, patient, and non-judgmental manner.
- Ability to manage challenging behaviour constructively.
- A good understanding of safeguarding and the importance of promoting pupil wellbeing.
To thrive in the Behaviour Support Assistant role, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last two years.
- Possess an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
Why choose GSL Education:
- Competitive hourly pay rates.
- Long-term, fulfilling placements in supportive schools.
- Personalised service from consultants who understand your career goals.
- Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the 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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