Behaviour Support Assistant - Secondary School - Bradford

Are you confident, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people? Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour or students with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)?

Academics, a leading education recruitment agency, is working in partnership with a forward-thinking secondary school in Bradford, looking to appoint a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team from September 2025.

The Role:

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

Support students aged 11-16 on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours
Promote positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation techniques
Work collaboratively with the SENCo, pastoral staff, and teaching staff
Build strong, trusting relationships to positively influence behaviour and learning
Contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environmentWhat We're Looking For:

Experience working with young people, particularly those with behavioural or SEMH needs (school, youth work, PRU, or residential care background desirable)
A calm, firm, and supportive approach to behaviour management
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to defuse conflict
A genuine passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning
Team Teach or similar training is desirable, but not essential (training can be provided)Why Join Academics?

Local, specialist consultants who understand your needs and match you with the right schools
Weekly pay and competitive rates
Free CPD and behaviour management training available
Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and temp-to-perm placementsThis is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a real difference in the lives of young people and support their journey to success.

Interested? Apply now!

Key info:

Behaviour Support Assistant - Secondary School - Bradford

Location: Bradford

Job Type: Full-time, Term-time only

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: £85 - £100 per day (depending on experience)