Behaviour Assistant

Remedy Recruitment Group; Dover; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized education recruitment firm is seeking a Behaviour Assistant to support students aged 11-19 in a full-time SEN role. The successful candidate will provide complete in-class support and respond to behaviour challenges, aiding students in both class and extra-curricular activities. Experience in special education is essential, alongside the ability to adapt to varying student needs within a dynamic environment. The role offers a day rate of £100-£125 and requires an energetic, professional approach.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a special school setting is required.
• Must be able to work across different classes and age groups.
• Physically active and energetic to meet complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support for lessons that may change at short notice.
• Respond promptly to behaviour support requests.
• Deliver short-term interventions on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis.
• Support students during school trips and outdoor activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to manage challenging behaviours

Flexibility

Physical activity

Job description

Job Title: Behaviour Assistant (Full-Time, KS3-KS5)

Location: SEN School

Start Date: As soon as possible

Pay: Negotiable (£100-£125 per day)

Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

We are seeking a dynamic, flexible, and resilient Behaviour Assistant to join a specialist SEN provision supporting students aged 11-19. This is a full-time temporary role ideal for someone with strong SEN school experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced, varied environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support across a range of lessons, following a timetable that may change at short notice.
• Respond promptly and professionally to behaviour support requests from staff.
• Deliver short-term, targeted interventions on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis.
• Support students on school trips, including swimming and outdoor learning activities.

Requirements

• Experience working in a special school setting (mainstream-only or sports coaching backgrounds are not suitable).
• Flexibility to work with different classes and age groups throughout the day.
• Physically active and energetic, able to support students with varied and complex needs.
• Professional approach with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with, or resilience in managing, behaviours that challenge.

If you are interested in this role or have suitable candidates to put forward, please get in touch.