Job Description

Behaviour Support Assistant - Secondary School
Location: Daventry
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term / Permanent
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning? Do you have the resilience, patience, and dedication needed to make a real difference in students' lives?

We are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Daventry that is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join its pastoral team from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is committed to promoting positive behaviour, improving student engagement, and helping young people achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students who require additional behavioural, emotional, or pastoral support. Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral leaders, and families, you will help create a positive and supportive environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 and small-group behavioural support to students across Key Stages 3 and 4

  • Build positive and trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and personal development

  • Support students in managing their behaviour and making positive choices both inside and outside the classroom

  • Assist with the implementation of behaviour support plans and targeted interventions

  • Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and parents to support student progress

  • Help de-escalate challenging situations using calm and effective behaviour management techniques

  • Monitor and record student behaviour, attendance, and progress accurately

  • Support students in reflection rooms, intervention spaces, or alternative learning environments where required

  • Promote resilience, self-confidence, and a positive attitude towards learning

Who We're Looking For

  • Experience working with young people in schools, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, care, or alternative education settings

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

  • A calm, patient, and consistent approach to behaviour management

  • The ability to remain resilient and professional when supporting students with challenging behaviours

  • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities

  • A genuine passion for supporting young people and helping them achieve success

  • Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential for candidates with suitable experience

What's On Offer

  • A full-time role within a supportive secondary school in Daventry

  • Long-term and permanent opportunities available

  • Competitive rates of pay based on experience and responsibilities

  • Ongoing CPD and specialist training opportunities

  • A supportive leadership and pastoral team

  • Opportunities to develop experience within behaviour, safeguarding, and student wellbeing

  • The chance to make a meaningful difference to students' educational and personal outcomes

Apply Today

If you're passionate about helping young people overcome challenges, build confidence, and thrive in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join this Daventry secondary school from September 2026 and play a vital role in supporting students to achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.