Behaviour Support Assistant - Secondary School - Bradford Are you confident, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people? Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour or students with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH)? Academics, a leading education recruitment agency, is working in partnership with a forward-thinking secondary school in Bradford, looking to appoint a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team from September 2025. The Role: As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will: Support students aged 11-16 on a 1:1 basis and in small groups Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours Promote positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation techniques Work collaboratively with the SENCo, pastoral staff, and teaching staff Build strong, trusting relationships to positively influence behaviour and learning Contribute to a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment What We're Looking For: Experience working with young people, particularly those with behavioural or SEMH needs (school, youth work, PRU, or residential care background desirable) A calm, firm, and supportive approach to behaviour management Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to defuse conflict A genuine passion for helping st...