Behaviour Support AssistantTransfer Your Skills Into EducationEx-NHS? Care Worker? Police Officer? Prison Officer? Security Professional?
Have you built a career supporting vulnerable people, managing challenging situations, and remaining calm under pressure?If so, your skills could be exactly what local secondary schools are looking for.
Hays Education is recruiting Behaviour Support Assistants to work in secondary schools across Huddersfield and Batley. These are long-term opportunities supporting students who may require additional guidance, encouragement, and positive role models to help them succeed in school.
No classroom experience? No problem.
We have successfully placed candidates from backgrounds including: NHS and healthcare professionals
Care home and support workers
Mental health support staff
Police officers and PCSO's
Prison officers
Youth workers
Residential care workers
Armed forces personnel
Why Your Experience MattersSchools are increasingly looking for people who can:

• Build positive relationships with young people
• Stay calm in challenging situations
• Manage behaviour confidently and professionally
• Set clear boundaries and expectations
• Support vulnerable students emotionally and socially
• Be a strong and consistent role model

If this sounds like what you do every day, you could thrive in a school environment.
The RoleWorking as a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

• Support students both inside and outside the classroom
• Help pupils remain engaged with learning
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams
• De-escalate challenging situations
• Encourage positive behaviour and attendance
• Build trust and confidence with young people

What We Offer

• £100 per day
• Full-time, long-term assignments
• Opportunities in Huddersfield and Batley secondary schools
• Ongoing support from Hays Education
• Potential permanent opportunities with partner schools
• A chance to make a genuine difference in young people's lives

Looking For A Career Change?Many of our most successful Behaviour Support Assistants have never worked in schools before. What they all have in common is resilience, empathy, professionalism, and the ability to build relationships.If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can have a real impact while using the skills you've already developed, we'd love to hear from you.Your experience matters. Your skills transfer. Your next career could be in education.Apply today with Hays Education.

What you need to do now

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