Behaviour Support Assistant (SEND/SEMH & ASD) – Taunton
Location: TauntonStart Date: June / September 2026Daily Rate: £95 – £120 (dependent on experience)Contract: Full-time, long-term
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to join a lovely and supportive ASD specialist school in Taunton. This is a full-time, long-term role with opportunities to start in June or September 2026.
About the Role
This is a varied and rewarding position where you will support students both within the school setting and as part of outreach projects in the community. You will be working with pupils across both primary and secondary age groups, supporting their learning, behaviour, and emotional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide behaviour support on a 1:1 and small group basis
- Work with students in school and support outreach activities
- Help manage and de‑escalate challenging behaviour
- Support learning across primary and secondary pupils
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students
- Promote a positive and inclusive environment
About the Pupils / Job Specification
The school supports pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, which may include:
- Anxiety, low mood, or emotional regulation difficulties
- Behavioural challenges, including oppositional behaviours
- Additional needs such as ADHD, attachment disorders, or anxiety disorders
Students benefit from consistent support, patience, and a strong focus on positive reinforcement and praise.
Ideal Candidate
- Experience working with SEND, ASD, or SEMH needs
- A caring, patient, and empathetic approach
- A passion for making a difference in young people’s lives
- A background in PE or physical education (highly desirable)
- Strong behaviour management and relationship‑building skills
- Confident working with both primary and secondary students
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education
- GCA Approved Supplier
- Team Teach courses in May and August 2026
- opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
- free Safeguarding training
- refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
- online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
Important Information
- All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
- Equal Opportunities – Monarch
- Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
- This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
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