Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a confident, resilient Behaviour Specialist to join a SEMH school in Wallington, London. You will work with pupils to manage behaviour, develop emotional regulation and engage with education, collaborating with teachers and pastoral staff.

Salary is £95–£110 per day, with a full-time flexible contract and ASAP start. The role focuses on supporting pupils with challenging behaviours, building strong relationships, and implementing individual strategies to promote

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in SEMH settings is desirable.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Commitment to consistent behavioural support and boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with challenging and complex behaviours.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Implement individual behaviour strategies and support plans.
• De-escalate challenging situations calmly and effectively.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support as required.
• Encourage pupil engagement with learning.

Job description

Location: Wallington, London
Role: Behaviour Specialist / Behaviour Mentor
Setting: Primary & Secondary SEMH School
Salary: £95 - £110
Contract: Full-time Flexible
Start Date:ASAP

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a confident, resilient and experienced Behaviour Specialist to join a specialist SEMH school in Wallington, London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with social, emotional and mental health needs, and who can build positive relationships while maintaining clear, consistent boundaries.

The successful candidate will play an important role in helping pupils manage their behaviour, develop emotional regulation and engage positively with their education.

As a Behaviour Specialist, you will work closely with pupils, teachers and the wider pastoral team to provide consistent support throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with challenging and complex behaviours

• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils

• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour

• Implementing individual behaviour strategies and support plans

• De-escalating challenging situations calmly and effectively

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support where required

• Encouraging pupils to engage positively with learning