Behavioural Support Assistant

2 weeks ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom Master Class Education Full time

Are you engaging, inspiring and have great interpersonal skills? Are you wanting to make a difference in a young person’s life?

Masterclass Education are working closely with an SEMH school who are in current requirement of Behavioural Support Assistants to work and aid students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs.

Our specialist SEN / SEMH team are currently looking for dedicated, reliable, and willing candidates to place within the vacancy.

As a behavioural support assistant, you are expected to support students with social emotional and mental health needs. You will need to be able to build a strong and a trusting relationship, support them with their schoolwork but also be the someone that they can talk to if they need to.

Direct experience working within schools is not required however it is preferred; inexperienced candidates will be considered dependant on transferrable skills.

Masterclass Education provide CPD recognised online training, covering subjects such as Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction, and more, to all our candidates.

The ideal candidate would need to start as soon as they can.

Job role:

* To support the children’s development across all areas of their development

* Support and encourage positive behaviour management

* Work with an individual (1-1) to support the class teacher in specific lessons

* Ensure a safe and secure environment enabling pupils to feel relaxed and happy

* To establish positive relationships with the children and staff within the school

* To be committed to inclusive practice and making sure every child has the chance to be the best they can be

* To be able to provide personal care if needed

Master Class are the leaders across the UK in providing a unique, personal, and bespoke service to our schools and candidates.

Masterclass Education offer many amazing benefits:

* Weekly pay (PAYE / Umbrella)

* A fantastic holiday scheme

* Specialised consultants on hand to help you with advice and support

* MCE Learning portal, you will have free access to all our online learning in the latest education developments. (CPD recognised)

* Flexible work options to work around your personal circumstances

Our focus at Masterclass is, and always will be, on helping education professionals find their dream position in a school where they will be able to truly excel. We are always happy to support ECTs and encourage applications from all Teachers and TAs of every experience and scale.

Masterclass Education work exclusively with a large amount of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools across the area who look for MCE staff to be with them on daily cover, short and long term contracts.

Masterclass are a part of the REC and Crown Commercial Service, offering the most valued and trusted service.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the role for you, please click the apply link or contact the Masterclass Education Yorkshire office. You can also apply via our website.

Alternatively, if you have an interest in a career in Specialist Education and want to find out more information, please contact us

We look forward to your application or any questions you may have



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