Teaching Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant - Alternative Provision (KS3/KS4)

Monarch Education are currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant to work within an Alternative Provision setting, supporting students across KS3 and KS4.

This role is centred around supporting young people with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), trauma-related behaviours, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, and other barriers to education. You will work closely with students who may have experienced adverse childhood experiences and require consistent, nurturing support to help them engage positively with education.

The successful candidate will be skilled at building rapport, developing trust, identifying behavioural triggers, and implementing proactive strategies to support learners both inside and outside of the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building positive, professional relationships with students who may be disengaged from education
• Identifying triggers and early warning signs that may impact behaviour and emotional regulation
• Using trauma-informed approaches to support students with SEMH needs
• Providing 1:1 and small group behaviour interventions
• Supporting students to develop self-regulation, coping strategies, and social skills
• De-escalating challenging situations calmly and effectively
• Working alongside teaching staff to implement behaviour support plans and individual strategies
• Supporting students to access both academic and vocational learning opportunities
• Acting as a positive role model and consistent adult presence within the provision
• Monitoring and recording behavioural progress and student wellbeing

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH, trauma, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Understanding of attachment difficulties, trauma-informed practice, and restorative approaches
• Ability to build trust and establish boundaries with vulnerable learners
• Resilient, patient, and calm under pressure
• Backgrounds in education, youth work, mentoring, care, support work, coaching, or residential settings are highly desirable
• Passionate about helping young people overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes

Why Join Monarch Education?

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Leading provider, Government Commercial Agency (GCA)
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Dedicated consultant support

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.

Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment and DBS checks.

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