Behaviour Support Assistant

Axcis Education; Dover; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcis Education is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to work in a primary school in Bow, Tower Hamlets. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs, helping them stay engaged and settle into classroom routines.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, using calm strategies to manage emotions and encourage resilience, independence, and positive routines. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.
• Build positive relationships and maintain clear boundaries.
• Able to commit to a full-time, long-term position.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Build positive relationships that encourage trust and engagement.
• Support pupils in managing emotions, frustrations, and anxiety.
• Use calm, consistent behaviour management strategies to reduce barriers to learning.
• Assist children in re-engaging with lessons following challenging situations.
• Reinforce positive behaviour, routines and school expectations.
• Support classroom learning and targeted intervention programmes.
• Work collaboratively with teaching, SEND, and pastoral teams.
• Encourage pupils to develop resilience, independence, and self-regulation skills.

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Small groups

Education

CACHE Level 2/3

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant - Primary School

Location: Bow, Tower Hamlets

Pay: £92.63 - £105 per day

Hours: Full-Time, Long-Term

Start Date: ASAP

Make a Lasting Difference in a Child's School Journey

Are you passionate about supporting children who need additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed in school? We are seeking a resilient, patient, and nurturing Behaviour Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Bow, Tower Hamlets. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils who may experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and behavioural challenges that can impact their learning. You'll play a key role in helping children build confidence, develop positive coping strategies, and engage more successfully in education. Working closely with teachers, the SENCO, and pastoral staff, you'll provide targeted support that helps pupils feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Build positive relationships that encourage trust, confidence, and engagement.
• Support pupils in managing emotions, frustrations, and anxiety.
• Use calm, consistent behaviour management strategies to reduce barriers to learning.
• Assist children in re-engaging with lessons following challenging situations.
• Reinforce positive behaviour, routines, and school expectations.
• Support classroom learning and targeted intervention programmes.
• Work collaboratively with teaching, SEND, and pastoral teams.
• Encourage pupils to develop resilience, independence, and self-regulation skills.

About You

• Has experience supporting children with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs.
• Remains calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.
• Understands the importance of building positive relationships and maintaining clear boundaries.
• Can adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of each child.
• Is proactive, reliable, and confident using their initiative.
• Has experience as a Behaviour Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Support Worker, or in a similar role.
• Holds a CACHE Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Can commit to a full-time, long-term position.

The School

This inclusive primary school is committed to providing a supportive environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive the encouragement, consistency, and guidance they need to succeed both academically and personally. Located in Bow, Tower Hamlets, the school benefits from excellent transport links and is easily accessible from Stratford, Mile End, Poplar, Whitechapel, and surrounding East London areas.

Why Apply?

• Long-term opportunity within a supportive primary school.
• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Meaningful work that makes a genuine impact on children's lives.
• Valuable experience working alongside experienced SEND and pastoral professionals.
• Opportunity to support pupils in overcoming barriers and reaching their full potential.

If you're passionate about supporting young people and have the patience, resilience, and dedication to help pupils succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.