Behaviour Support Assistant

Uniform Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in London is seeking a Behaviour Support / Pastoral Support Assistant to help students with behavioral, emotional, and social challenges. The role involves direct interaction with pupils to promote positive behavior and emotional regulation. Ideal candidates come from backgrounds in youth work, care, or education. Training is provided. This position is term-time only with an immediate start and offers £13.00 - £16.90 per hour.

Qualifications

• Calm and resilient approach to support pupils with challenging behavior.
• Strong communication skills to engage with pupils and staff.
• Willingness to apply for an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with behavioural, emotional, and social needs.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams.
• Act as a positive role model within the school.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Behaviour management

Education

Degree in Psychology, Criminology, or Education

Job description

Behaviour Support / Pastoral Support Assistant - Whetstone (Barnet)

£13.00 - £16.90 per hour | Term-time only

ASAP start | 8:30am - 3:30pm

Are you passionate about supporting young people with behavioural, emotional, or social needs? We are recruiting a Behaviour Support / Pastoral Support Assistant to work in a school environment in Whetstone (Barnet), supporting pupils who need additional guidance to thrive in the classroom.

This role is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in youth work, care, mentoring, behaviour support, or psychology, or anyone looking to build a long-term career in education or pastoral support.

The Role

• Supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional, and social needs
• Working 1:1 or in small groups
• Helping pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Supporting engagement and inclusion within the classroom
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and SEN staff
• Acting as a consistent, calm, and positive role model throughout the school day

Ideal candidates

• Behaviour Support Assistant
• Pastoral or Learning Mentor
• Youth Worker
• Care Worker / Support Worker
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Psychology, Criminology, or Education Graduate
• Sports Coach or Ex-Military (behaviour-focused roles)

No previous school experience required - training and ongoing support provided.

What We're Looking For

• Calm, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
• Genuine interest in pupil wellbeing and development
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

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