Behaviour Support Assistant

Smart Teachers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in the UK is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to join their KS3 team. This role involves assisting students in overcoming barriers to learning through positive behaviour management techniques. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience with young people and possess strong behaviour management skills. The position offers competitive pay rates, professional development opportunities, and a supportive learning environment to help every pupil progress meaningfully.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults.
• Ability to mentor and engage students effectively.
• Confidence to de-escalate threatening or aggressive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support small groups of students with positive behaviour management.
• Deliver specially designed educational packages.
• Foster a nurturing environment to promote meaningful progress.

Skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Patience

Engagement with students

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant – KS3 (Full-Time)

Location: West Drayton, West London

Salary: £475‑£500 per week (dependent on experience and/or qualifications)

Start Date: Jan 2026

The School

This Goodrated specialist school is the largest of its kind in the borough and is well‑regarded for its inclusive and supportive environment. The school caters for pupils with a range of needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and associated learning differences. With a strong focus on helping every pupil to achieve meaningful progress – whether emotionally, socially, behaviourally, or academically – the school offers both a nurturing ethos and opportunities for staff to develop specialist expertise.

The Role

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Behaviour Support Assistant to join the KS5 team. The role will involve working with small groups of students, supporting them in overcoming barriers to learning through positive behaviour management and engaging, student‑centred approaches.

Requirements

• Be confident in behaviour management skills to de‑escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour.
• Mentor and engage with the students, delivering specifically designed educational packages.
• Be resilient, empathetic, patient and not take things too personally.
• Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.

About us

We are a market‑leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high‑quality educators.

We 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.

How to apply

If you are a Behaviour Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).

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