Behaviour Assistant

senploy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Greater London is looking for a full-time Behaviour Assistant to support students aged 11-19 in a SEN provision. The role demands strong experience in a special school environment, flexibility, and the ability to work under pressure. Successful candidates will provide in-class support, manage behaviour challenges, and assist on school trips. A compassionate and energetic individual will thrive in this fast-paced role, which offers a negotiable pay rate of £100-£125 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a special school setting is essential.
• Must be physically active and energetic.
• Must have a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support across lessons.
• Respond to behaviour support requests.
• Deliver targeted interventions on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis.
• Support students on school trips and outdoor activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Resilience in managing challenging behaviours

Ability to support students with complex needs

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.