Behaviour Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 1,962,000 - 1,998,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free training and safeguarding updates

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd in Hailsham is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to aid pupils aged 4–11 with SEMH needs. The role is full-time, with a salary of £14.24–£14.50 per hour, and an ASAP start on a temp-to-perm basis.

You will work in a SEN school just outside Horsham, focusing on de‑escalation, engagement, and creating safe, supportive learning environments. A driver’s license is required due to rural location.

Qualifications

• Experience with pupils with SEMH, SEND or challenging behavioural needs.
• Strong behaviour management and de‑escalation abilities.
• Mentor and engage pupils with designed educational activities.
• Resilient, empathetic, patient and professional.
• Full driving license and own vehicle due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in small classes or 1:1 to access learning.
• Create engaging, age-appropriate activities for 4–11-year-olds with SEMH needs.
• Collaborate with school staff and outside agencies to re-engage pupils.

Skills

Behaviour management

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Level 2/3 Early Years Educator

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

Hailsham

£14.24 - £14.50 per hour (salary is dependant on qualifications/experience)

ASAP - Long term position (temp to perm)

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

Vision for Education are recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant on a full-time basis for a SEN school just outside Horsham to start ASAP.

About the role

Do you have a talent for building relationships and breaking down barriers? Are you looking for a new opportunity to support pupils with regulating their emotions and being able to access their learning? Want to work as a Behaviour Support Assistant?

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will be working with students in small class sizes and possibly on a 1-1 basis. Students will have anxieties around attending school and may also have a period where they haven't attended. Pupils are all aged 4-11 with SEMH needs and may also have other associated needs such as ASC, ADHD and anxiety disorders. You will work closely with the students and outside agencies to help re engage students with their learning providing them a safe and stable environment to help them get back into the classroom.

We are looking for an individual who has a passion for creating fun and engaging ways to support pupils and help them find school a safe, positive and enjoyable place to learn!

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Behaviour Support Assistant you will:

• DESIRED: Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or Level 2/3 Early Years Educator
• REQUIRED: License and own vehicle required due to rural location
• Ideally have prior school experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH or challenging behavioural needs.
• Be confident in behaviour management skills to de-escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour.
• To mentor and engage with the pupils, delivering specifically designed educational packages.
• You will need to be resilient, empathetic, patient and not take things too personally.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer

As a Behaviour Support Assistant 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.