Behaviour Support Assistant

Posted 12 January 2026
Salary £97 - £125 per day
LocationEast London
Job type Contract
Discipline Special Education Needs
ReferenceBehaviour Support_1768223103

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant - KS3 to KS5 (SEN School)
Location: Specialist SEN School
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: £100-£125 per day (negotiable)
Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

We are seeking a confident, resilient and highly adaptable Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school supporting students aged 11-19 (KS3-KS5). This is a full-time role suited to someone with previous SEN school experience who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is comfortable responding to changing needs throughout the school day.

You will play a key role in supporting behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation across the school, working closely with teaching and pastoral staff.

The Role:

  • Provide in-class behaviour support across multiple lessons and departments

  • Respond quickly and professionally to behaviour support requests from staff

  • Deliver short-term, targeted interventions on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis

  • Support students with regulation, engagement and transitions

  • Assist with off-site activities, including swimming and outdoor learning

  • Follow changing timetables and priorities with flexibility and professionalism

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Have experience working in a specialist SEN school (essential)

  • Be flexible and confident supporting different age groups and needs

  • Be physically active and able to support students with complex needs

  • Demonstrate resilience and confidence managing behaviours that challenge

  • Communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

  • Maintain a calm, professional and proactive approach at all times

Please note: Mainstream-only experience or sports coaching backgrounds are not suitable for this role.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a specialist setting supporting young people with complex needs.

Apply now or get in touch to discuss suitable candidates for this Behaviour Support Assistant role.