Connex - Bristol
Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Bridgwater
Rate of Pay: £93–£115 per day
Start Date: From September – Ongoing
About the Role
Are you passionate about helping children overcome challenges and develop the confidence they need to succeed at school? Connex Education is looking for compassionate and committed Behaviour Support professionals to work across primary schools in Bridgwater.
With flexible day-to-day and longer-term opportunities available, this is a great chance to find a role that works around your availability while gaining valuable experience in a range of primary school environments.
You’ll provide consistent support to pupils who may need additional help with behaviour, emotional regulation, or engagement in learning. Working closely with teachers and school staff, you’ll help create a positive environment where pupils feel understood, supported, and encouraged to achieve their potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide targeted support to pupils with behavioural, emotional, and social needs.
- Work alongside teachers and school staff to promote positive behaviour and engagement.
- Deliver one-to-one and small group support where appropriate.
- Build strong, respectful relationships with pupils.
- Encourage pupils to develop positive strategies for managing their emotions and behaviour.
- Support children to participate confidently in classroom learning and activities.
- Help maintain a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
- Adapt your approach to meet the needs of individual pupils and different school settings.
Why Join Connex Education?
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies.
- Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit, including over 70 professional development courses.
- Wellbeing programme and refresher training for today’s classroom.
- Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle and career goals.
- Dedicated support with CVs, applications, and interviews.
Job Requirements
- Experience supporting children with behavioural or additional needs is desirable.
- Previous experience working in a primary school or educational environment is beneficial.
- A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
- Patient, calm, reliable, and confident when responding to challenging situations.
- Flexible and able to adapt to different school environments.
- Commitment to equality, inclusion, and diversity.
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re looking for rewarding Behaviour Support opportunities within primary schools in Bridgwater, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to explore the roles available and take the next step in your education career.
To find out more, contact the Bristol office on 0117 486 5001 or email [email protected].
Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values cultural and religious diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability, and all applicants are assessed solely on merit.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.