Behaviour Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 9RN |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d5ee0bda-6b89-424b-aef9-894733a7d1ee |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an individual who is an enthusiastic, innovative and approachable Behaviour Support Assistant to work with the Head of Years and the wider staff team in ensuring high levels of consistency in behaviour for learning and pupil support across the school.
We are looking to develop the pastoral team further, by providing both proactive and reactive support to students and teachers via our Behaviour/Inclusion Team. This is a 3-person team, with collective responsibility for responding to ‘on-call’ incidents, managing our centralised sanction system and most importantly conducting both proactive and reactive measures to support pupil’s in developing and own their positive behaviour attributes.
The role advertised is particularly focused on supporting pupils in difficult situations via our on-call system, however it also includes planning and leading interventions for pupils identified as needing additional behavioural support, as well as some administrative work in ensuring the centralised sanctions are managed correctly.
This role is an exciting opportunity to work with the wider school community, staff and parents in supporting student progress and behaviour for learning across the school.
The successful candidate will need excellent interpersonal skills and be confident in dealing with students, staff and parents on a day-to-day basis.
They must have a desire to support pupils to achieve their best both in an out of the classroom, with a ‘never give up’ attitude. They must also have a calming presence across the school, showing empathy in tough situations, responding with a kind but firm approach.
They will have to have excellent communication skills, a good sense of humour and sound administrative skills.
What the school offers its staff
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Lifestyle discounts through our employee 'Lifestyle Savings Platform'.
• Access to free counselling service via our provider ‘Health Assured’.
• Onsite parking.
• To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported.
Commitment to safeguarding
Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.
We are seeking an individual who is an enthusiastic, innovative and approachable Behaviour Support Assistant to work with the Head of Years and the wider staff team in ensuring high levels of consistency in behaviour for learning and pupil support across the school.
We are looking to develop the pastoral team further, by providing both proactive and reactive support to students and teachers via our Behaviour/Inclusion Team. This is a 3-person team, with collective responsibility for responding to ‘on-call’ incidents, managing our centralised sanction system and most importantly conducting both proactive and reactive measures to support pupil’s in developing and own their positive behaviour attributes.
The role advertised is particularly focused on supporting pupils in difficult situations via our on-call system, however it also includes planning and leading interventions for pupils identified as needing additional behavioural support, as well as some administrative work in ensuring the centralised sanctions are managed correctly.
This role is an exciting opportunity to work with the wider school community, staff and parents in supporting student progress and behaviour for learning across the school.
The successful candidate will need excellent interpersonal skills and be confident in dealing with students, staff and parents on a day-to-day basis.
They must have a desire to support pupils to achieve their best both in an out of the classroom, with a ‘never give up’ attitude. They must also have a calming presence across the school, showing empathy in tough situations, responding with a kind but firm approach.
They will have to have excellent communication skills, a good sense of humour and sound administrative skills.
What the school offers its staff
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Lifestyle discounts through our employee 'Lifestyle Savings Platform'.
• Access to free counselling service via our provider ‘Health Assured’.
• Onsite parking.
• To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported.
Commitment to safeguarding
Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.