Behaviour Learning Support Assistant – Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Basingstoke
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (initially through Teaching Personnel)
Start Date: As soon as possible (subject to vetting checks)

A small specialist school in Basingstoke is looking for a Behaviour Learning Support Assistant to join their dedicated team. This school provides a fresh start for pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated behaviours, supporting them to re-engage with education and prepare for a return to mainstream schooling.

About the Role:

Work closely with students with SEMH needs, offering tailored support to help them re-engage with learning.
Provide calm and consistent guidance, helping pupils manage their emotions and behaviours effectively.
Support teachers in delivering lessons and adapting strategies to suit individual student needs.
Help create a positive, structured environment where students can develop confidence and resilience.

Who We Are Looking For:

A passionate, energetic, and patient individual with a strong interest in education.
Someone with experience working with young people, ideally in education, sports, or a related setting.
Experience supporting children with complex backgrounds, medical conditions, or mental health challenges is desirable.
A team player who can build strong, supportive relationships with students and staff.

What the School Offers:

A long-term career opportunity, starting on a temporary basis with Teaching Personnel before transitioning to a permanent contract.
A rewarding and supportive environment, where you can make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives.
Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role.

If you have the skills, patience, and passion to support young people with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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