Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Worker

Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Location: Slough
Start Date: ASAP and Jan starts!
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About the Role

We are looking for a confident, patient and resilient Behaviour Support Worker to join a specialist post-16 education setting in Slough, supporting young people aged 16–25 with Special Educational Needs (SEN), SEMH and behavioural challenges.

The college provides a supportive and personalised learning environment, focusing on developing students' independence, emotional regulation, employability and essential life skills.

You will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support students who may struggle with emotional regulation, engagement and challenging behaviour, helping them build confidence, develop positive coping strategies and prepare for adulthood.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support

* Support students displaying challenging or distressed behaviour

* Implement positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies

* Help students identify triggers and develop emotional regulation skills

* Build positive, consistent and trusting relationships

* Support engagement in academic and vocational learning

* Encourage independence, confidence and social development

* Follow individual behaviour support plans and EHCP targets

* Work closely with teaching, pastoral and multidisciplinary staff

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

* Previous experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour

* Confidence managing and de-escalating difficult situations

* Calm, resilient and consistent approach

* Strong communication and relationship-building skills

* Ability to maintain professional boundaries

* Enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the Update Service

* Right to Work in the UK

Desirable:

* Experience supporting SEMH, ASD, ADHD or additional SEN

* Previous experience within a specialist college, SEN school or alternative provision

* Team Teach, MAPA or similar behaviour management training

* Experience supporting young people aged 16–25

* Background in youth work, mentoring, care or pastoral support

What This Role Offers

* ASAP start

* Full-time, Monday – Friday position

* Specialist post-16 SEN environment

* Supportive teaching and pastoral team

* Strong focus on emotional wellbeing, independence and preparation for adulthood

* Opportunity to develop specialist behaviour support experience

* Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent work