Behaviour Support Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Compton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Weekly pay via PAYE

Pension contributions

Free training & safeguarding updates

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is seeking a warm and dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join our team in Chichester. You will work with students in the classroom and in small groups, plus provide 1:1 assistance to help them engage with learning and develop confidence.

Many students have EHCPs, SEND, SEMH, autism or ADHD. You will use behaviour management to support emotional regulation and learning in a supportive, trusting environment.

Qualifications

• A true passion for supporting children.
• Creativity, energy and positivity in all you do.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships and create a safe, encouraging learning space.
• Patient, resilient, and committed to making a difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom and in small groups.
• Provide 1:1 assistance as needed.
• Help students gain confidence, regulate emotions and engage with learning.

Skills

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Relationship building

Patient & resilient

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant
Inspire. Support. Empower.

Location: Chichester
Salary: £462.80 - £475 per week
Start Date: ASAP

Refer a friend scheme - £125 for both of you!

We’re looking for a warm, dedicated, and enthusiastic Behaviour Support Assistant to join our team and help make a real difference in the lives of our students.

In this role, you’ll be supporting students both in the classroom and in smaller groups, as well as providing 1:1 assistance. With your skills in behaviour management, you’ll help students gain confidence, help them emotionally regulate, and engage with their learning in positive ways.

Many of our students have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and may have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or conditions like Autism or ADHD.

We’re looking for a behaviour support assistant who:

• Has a true passion for supporting children and helping them grow
• Brings creativity, energy, and positivity to everything they do
• Can build strong, trusting relationships and create a safe, encouraging space for learning
• Is patient, resilient, and committed to making a difference every day

If you’re someone who believes every child deserves to feel valued, supported, and inspired to learn, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us:

We are a leading education supply agency dedicated to supporting young learners. As part of The Edwin Group—named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2026—we pride ourselves on fostering inclusive, supportive workplaces. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.

Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Join us in shaping a brighter future.

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