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Job Opportunity for Behaviour Support Assistant in Dorchester
Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Dorchester
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate or September 2025

Are you passionate about supporting young people with behavioural needs to thrive in education and beyond?

Join our dedicated team in Dorchester as a Behaviour Support Assistant and make a meaningful difference every day.

About the School
The school encompasses two sites in Dorchester with one common shared purpose: to provide the very best in education and support for all children who (for a variety of reasons) find themselves outside of mainstream school education. The school is an alternative provision that uses vocational and extracurricular methods to enable the students to gain functional and life skills. With a primary and secondary division, the school is inclusive of all ages and abilities and strives to give its pupils the best possible opportunities for post 16 life.

Key Responsibilities of Behaviour Support Assistant

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment. Your responsibilities will include:

Individual Behaviour Support: Work one-on-one or in small groups to support students with behavioural challenges, helping them manage emotions and develop positive coping strategies.
Crisis Intervention: Respond calmly and effectively to behavioural incidents, using de-escalation techniques and restorative approaches.
Collaborative Planning: Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to implement behaviour support plans tailored to individual needs.
Positive Relationships: Build trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement, motivation, and self-esteem.
Monitoring Progress: Keep accurate records of behaviour incidents and progress, contributing to regular reviews and planning meetings.
Inclusive Environment: Promote a respectful and inclusive atmosphere where every student feels valued and supported.
Requirements for a Behaviour Support Assistant

We’re looking for compassionate, resilient individuals who are committed to making a difference. Ideal candidates will have:

Experience: Previous experience supporting children or young people with behavioural needs, ideally in an educational or care setting.
Empathy & Patience: A calm, understanding approach and a genuine desire to help others.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, families, and colleagues.
Teamwork: A collaborative mindset and the ability to contribute positively to a team-focused environment.
Driving Licence: A valid UK driving licence and willingness to drive are desirable.
Qualifications: Relevant training or qualifications in behaviour support, education, or special needs are advantageous.
Why You'll Love Working with Us

Flexible Start: Begin immediately or join us in September—whatever suits your schedule.
Supportive Team: Be part of a welcoming and experienced team that values your input and development.
Specialist Setting: Work in a school equipped with the resources and training to support behavioural needs.
Rewarding Role: Make a lasting impact on the lives of young people and help them build brighter futures.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and supporting staff in schools across the UK.

Ready to make a difference as a Behaviour Support Assistant in Dorchester?
Click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch