1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant – SEMH

Leeds & Bradford

Are you confident, resilient and passionate about supporting young people with challenging behaviour?

PK Education are working with a number of primary and specialist settings across Leeds & Bradford who are looking for a 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a rewarding but challenging role, ideal for individuals with strong behaviour management skills who can build trust, set boundaries and provide consistent support.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour
• Supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom
• Building positive relationships and acting as a consistent role model

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children or young people (school, PRU, care or youth work)
• Confident managing challenging behaviour
• Calm, patient and resilient under pressure
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting behaviour or SEMH needs
• A proactive and consistent approach to support
• A genuine passion for making a difference in young people’s lives

What’s on offer:

• Competitive rates of pay from between £95- £115 per day (AWR Compliant)
• On the job training provided by the school
• 24/7 support and feedback from experienced education consultants

• We pride ourselves on intelligently matching our supply and permanent candidates to schools, ensuring that the opportunities stretch and fulfil career ambitions. This is a promise that we have been delivering since 2005, with our simple, honest approach: offering our candidates highly competitive rates of pay with no hassle. We are committed to get it right. First time.
• Our mission is simple. To Inspire Potential. In our team. In our candidates. In every child.
• PK Education is committed to embracing equal opportunities and diversity for all employees, workers and applicants; and shall adhere to such a policy at all times.