Behaviour Support Assistant – SEND / SEMH School

Location: Leeds (accessible from Wakefield, Bradford, Dewsbury & surrounding areas) Salary: £101.40 – £120 per day Job Type: Full-time Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm Start Date: January

Are you a passionate, dedicated professional ready to support children and young people with Autism, SEMH, ADHD, and complex learning needs? A specialist SEND school in Leeds is looking for a skilled Behaviour Support Assistant to make a genuine impact on pupils aged 5–16.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in:

SEN schools or classrooms

Youth work or residential care

Social care or support work

Graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Education, or related fields

If you’re looking to develop your career in SEND education, behaviour support, or pastoral care, this is the perfect role.

What You’ll Be Doing

Delivering 1:1 and small group behaviour support tailored to individual pupils

Implementing positive behaviour strategies, de-escalation techniques, and emotional regulation tools

Supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH, ADHD, and communication difficulties to engage in learning

Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and pastoral staff to achieve EHCP outcomes

Promoting independence, social skills, resilience, and confidence

Monitoring, recording, and reporting on pupil progress and be...