Behaviour Support Assistant

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school supporting students aged 11-19 (KS3-KS5). This full-time, temporary role offers daily pay of £100–£125 and runs 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.

The role involves in-class behaviour support, quick response to staff requests, and delivering short-term interventions 1:1 or 1:2. Office-based guidance provided within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a specialist SEN school is essential.
• Ability to support students across KS3-KS5 and manage changing needs.
• Strong communication and collaboration with teachers and pastoral staff.
• Ability to respond calmly to behaviours that challenge and maintain a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class behaviour support across multiple lessons and departments.
• Respond quickly and professionally to behaviour support requests from staff.
• Deliver short-term, targeted interventions on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis.
• Support students with regulation, engagement and transitions.
• Assist with off-site activities, including swimming and outdoor learning.
• Follow changing timetables and priorities with flexibility and professionalism.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour support

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant - KS3 to KS5 (SEN School)
Location: Specialist SEN School
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: 100- 125 per day (negotiable)
Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

We are seeking a confident, resilient and highly adaptable Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school supporting students aged 11-19 (KS3-KS5). This is a full-time role suited to someone with previous SEN school experience who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is comfortable responding to changing needs throughout the school day.

You will play a key role in supporting behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation across the school, working closely with teaching and pastoral staff.

The Role:

• - Provide in-class behaviour support across multiple lessons and departments
• - Respond quickly and professionally to behaviour support requests from staff
• - Deliver short-term, targeted interventions on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis
• - Support students with regulation, engagement and transitions
• - Assist with off-site activities, including swimming and outdoor learning
• - Follow changing timetables and priorities with flexibility and professionalism

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• - Have experience working in a specialist SEN school (essential)
• - Be flexible and confident supporting different age groups and needs
• - Be physically active and able to support students with complex needs
• - Demonstrate resilience and confidence managing behaviours that challenge
• - Communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• - Maintain a calm, professional and proactive approach at all times

Please note: Mainstream-only experience or sports coaching backgrounds are not suitable for this role.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a specialist setting supporting young people with complex needs.