Behaviour Support Worker- Permanent- Full Time

Behaviour Support Assistant

Start: ASAP (pending notice period)
Location: Barnsley (S71)
Hours: Term Time Only | Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm
Salary: £22,000-£24,000 per year

About the Role

NextGen Teachers are recruiting an exceptional SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school community in Barnsley.

This is a unique opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will play a vital role in helping students feel safe, understood, and empowered to achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, compassionate support to pupils with SEMH needs.

• Assist with individual learning plans, classroom activities, and daily routines.

• Model positive behaviour and maintain clear, stable boundaries.

• Build trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.

• Promote a calm, structured, and engaging learning environment where every child feels valued.

Essential Criteria

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH, or in a care setting.

• You must have classroom experience

• Strong understanding of positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies.

• Hold a valid driving license and ideally a car

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards this qualification.

• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to working with children.

Salary & Benefits

• £22,000-£24,000 per year, depending on experience.

• Term-time only hours for excellent work-life balance.

• The opportunity to be part of a dedicated, compassionate school team making a real difference every day.

Apply Today!

If you are passionate about supporting young people and ready to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us shape the future generation-one child at a time.

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