Behaviour Support Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational support agency as a Behaviour Support Assistant in Hailsham, assisting young learners facing behavioural challenges. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the educational journey of primary school pupils, with flexible placement options and competitive pay based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Support for career progression

Flexible placements

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with behavioural difficulties in a primary setting.
• Understanding of SEMH needs and behaviour management strategies.
• Team-Teach or similar de-escalation training (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with challenging behaviours in 1:1 or small group settings.
• Promote resilience and positive social skills.
• Implement strategies from individual behaviour plans.

Skills

Emotional Regulation

Social Skills

Resilience

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Be the Positive Change – Empower Young Learners with Your Support and Guidance!

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Hailsham
Salary Range: £90-£110 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Time: Immediate start
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Do you have a passion for supporting young learners who face behavioural challenges? Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in their primary school journey?

GSL Education are recruiting a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to work in a Primary School setting in Hailsham. This full-time role is available for an immediate start and offers a fulfilling opportunity to support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.

Role Overview:

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional behavioural support to access their learning. You’ll be instrumental in helping them develop confidence, emotional regulation, and improved social interaction, while contributing to a positive and inclusive school environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils displaying challenging behaviours on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and positive social skills.
• Implement tailored strategies in line with individual behaviour plans.
• Work closely with teaching staff and SENCO to maintain consistency and structure.
• De-escalate situations calmly and supportively when required.
• Monitor pupil progress and contribute to behaviour reviews and reports.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting children with behavioural difficulties, preferably in a primary setting.
• A solid understanding of SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs and behaviour management strategies.
• Team-Teach training or similar de-escalation training (advantageous but not essential).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Resilience, patience, and a nurturing approach to behaviour support.
• Have anupdated CV(covering thelast ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) andan enhanced DBSregistered to theUpdate Service(or be willing to apply for one).

Benefits of Joining GSL Education:

• Competitive daily pay: £90 – £110 per day, depending on experience.
• Dedicated consultants who support your career progression.
• Opportunities to make a lasting impact in pupils' lives.
• Flexible placements to suit your availability and preferences.

If you're ready to support and guide pupils towards a brighter future, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to begin your rewarding journey as a Behaviour Support Assistant in Hailsham.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the‘Behaviour Support Assistant’role, or to be considered, please click‘apply now’to submit your full andup-to-date CVand one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.