Behaviour Support Assistant - Springwell School

Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs? Supporting children with additional needs is incredibly rewarding - no two days are the same, and the relationships you build can have a lifelong impact. The work can be demanding and requires resilience, but the sense of purpose and the progress you help children achieve far outweigh the challenges.

Springwell School, rated Outstanding in each of our last four Ofsted inspections, sits on the edge of Southampton and is a large, designated day special school for children aged 4-11. Our pupils have a range of complex learning needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties and behaviours that may challenge. We foster a warm, positive and collaborative learning environment where pupils and staff support one another to thrive both academically and personally.

Our commitment is to provide the highest‑quality education for our children while offering robust support to their families and the adults who work with them. The successful candidate will have previous experience of working with children with complex needs within a school setting. Under direction, you will prepare and provide in‑class behaviour support across the school, to be a Securicare Physical Intervention trainer where you will lead or support training for staff, coach teams in positive behaviour, to liaise with EP's and outside agencies and proactively work with class teams to manage, understand, and plan for behaviours.

If you are motivated, compassionate, and ready to be a consistent and encouraging presence in a young person's life, we'd love to hear from you.

• A Grade C and above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Awareness of needs/demands of children with complex needs
• Ability to observe, monitor and analyse learning and learning outcomes in a practical context
• Detailed knowledge of reactive and physical intervention strategies
• Ability to use own judgement
• Awareness of and commitment to confidentiality

• Competitive salary with regular salary progression
• Opportunities for CPD
• Free on‑site parking on main site
• Pension Scheme
• Support and training
• Monday – Friday working pattern
• Excellent development opportunities to grow within a positive and supportive team
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

• Can think on your feet
• Can use your initiative
• Work well as part of a small busy team
• Have high levels of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and respect for confidential information
• Have the ability to work through daily interruptions and be flexible to the changing demands of the post

• A well‑developed induction programme providing in‑depth support and guidance
• The opportunity to be part of an Outstanding school with a strong, positive, caring ethos
• Excellent development opportunities giving the successful candidate the chance to grow professionally within a positive and supportive team

32.5 hours per week, Term time only
Monday - Friday: 08:45 am – 3:45 pm

To apply , please complete the application form on  and return to Rachel Ambrey, HR Lead, by email to rec Alternatively, please post your completed application to HR at Springwell School, Hinkler Road, Thornhill, Southampton, SO19 6DH
. We do not accept CV's. A full job description and person specification can be found on our school website,

Candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be required to complete a short task‑based exercise, spend some time in one of our classes, followed by a face‑to‑face interview with a two‑person panel.

Springwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and a full online check of social media platforms.

Please note that we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. We may also interview candidates at a mutually convenient time before the closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have not heard from us by the 24th of February, then you have unfortunately not been selected for interview this time.