Behaviour Support Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Horsham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PAYE rates

Pension contributions

CPD and training

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is seeking a resilient, compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist secondary setting in the Horsham area from 2 November 2026.

The role involves supporting students with SEMH and other needs, both inside and outside the classroom, to promote positive behaviour and wellbeing. The position offers daily rates (£92.56–£105) depending on experience, with on-site parking and a requirement to hold a UK driving license.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people who display challenging behaviours.
• Experience supporting SEMH, autism, ADHD or additional needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students to engage positively with learning activities.
• Implement behaviour support strategies consistently.
• Build trusting and professional relationships with pupils.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and resilience.
• Support pupils during periods of dysregulation and challenging behaviour.
• Encourage positive social interactions and personal development.

Skills

Behaviour management

Engagement strategies

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

Slinfold, Horsham

£92.56 - £105 Per Day (dependent on experience)

Starting 2nd November 2026

The School and Role

Vision for Education is seeking a resilient, compassionate and proactive Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist secondary setting in the Horsham area from 2nd November 2026.

This unique provision supports boys who require a highly personalised and therapeutic approach to education. The school works closely with care and therapy teams to ensure that every student receives the support they need to achieve both academically and personally. Students benefit from small class sizes, high levels of staff support, and a strong focus on personal development, wellbeing and positive behaviour.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff to support students both inside and outside of the classroom. Many pupils have experienced barriers to learning and may present with social, emotional and behavioural needs. Your role will be to build positive relationships, promote engagement, support emotional regulation and help create a safe, structured environment where students can thrive.

You will be expected to:

• Support students to engage positively with learning activities
• Implement behaviour support strategies consistently
• Build trusting and professional relationships with pupils
• Promote emotional wellbeing and resilience
• Support pupils during periods of dysregulation and challenging behaviour
• Encourage positive social interactions and personal development
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals
• Help students develop confidence, independence and successful coping strategies

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering careers in education, psychology, youth work, social care, counselling or therapeutic services.

MUST HOLD UK DRIVING LICENSE AND HAVE ACCESS TO A VEHICLE. The school is NOT accessible via public transport but offers FREE on-site parking for staff who drive.

Requirements

The ideal Behaviour Support Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people who display challenging behaviours
• Experience supporting individuals with SEMH, autism, ADHD or additional needs
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• The ability to remain professional in challenging situations
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
• Confidence working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• An understanding of trauma‑informed approaches would be advantageous

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum required for this position is:

• Experience working with children or young people in a behaviour support, education, care, youth work or residential setting

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.

What We Offer

• Excellent daily rates paid through PAYE
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
• Social and networking events
• Pension contributions
• Access to CPD and specialist training, including behaviour management and SEMH support
• A dedicated consultant who knows you and the schools you work in

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.

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