Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Worker – SEMH & Behavioural Support

Location: Newport, Primary SchoolStart Date: ASAP & September long termHours: Full-time | Monday to Friday

About the Role:

• Provide support to primary‑aged pupils with additional learning needs, particularly SEMH and challenging behaviour.
• Work with pupils in small groups and on a 1:1 basis to promote engagement, wellbeing, and progress.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and the wider support team to implement tailored behaviour and learning strategies.
• Help create a positive learning environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting children with additional learning needs, particularly SEMH, is desirable.
• A Team Teach qualification is a distinct advantage.
• Strong communication skills, patience, and a resilient, caring approach.
• A genuine passion for helping children thrive both emotionally and academically.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive and thriving school environment.
• Opportunity for professional growth and a pathway to permanent employment.
• Excellent rates of pay.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and have the skills to support children with SEMH and behavioural challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your education support career.

All applications are subject to Zen educate’s strict background checks including: Right to work in the UK, 2 x professional references, Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration which we can help you obtain.

Zen educate is acting as an Employment business in relation to this vacancy.

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