Behaviour Support Assistant

EdEx - Education Recruitment; Merton; On-site; GBP 19,372 - 21,217; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive training and progression

Holistic school environment

Community-focused activities

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in education seeks a Behaviour Support Assistant for an Outstanding Primary School in Merton. The role involves supporting a Year 1 student with Autism, focusing on building a nurturing relationship. Candidates should be compassionate and ideally have experience with additional needs. A graduate background is ideal but not essential. The position offers a daily rate of £105-£115 and requires working Monday to Friday during school hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting is preferred but transferable skills are acceptable.
• Ambition for future career aspirations in Psychology, Therapy, Counselling, or similar fields.
• Ideal for aspiring Child Psychologists.

Responsibilities

• Support a boy in Year 1 with Autism and Behaviour Needs.
• Work 1‑2‑1 with the boy, building a nurturing relationship.
• Provide behaviour support in classroom activities.
• Maintain a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Kind

Caring

Compassionate

Resilient

Use of initiative

Experience with children with additional needs

Education

Graduate

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant – Outstanding, Nurturing & Creative Primary School – Merton

EdEx are exclusively working with a "Outstanding" graded Primary school in the heart of Merton to find a Behaviour Support Assistant. Roles at this school only come up every couple of years, due to the existing team being so well-looked after. This really is an opportunity not to be missed.

This is an ASAP start position, Monday – Friday, school hours (8:30am – 4:00pm). The daily rate for this role is between £110 – £115 per day experience dependant. Everything you need to know about this school and Behaviour Support Assistant position below.

Key Responsibilities

• Support a boy in Year 1 with Autism (ASD), Behaviour Needs (SEMH)
• Work 1‑2‑1 with the boy to best support him, building a nurturing relationship over the remaining academic year
• Work Monday‑Friday, school hours – long term until at least July 2026
• Provide behaviour support within the classroom and school activities
• Assist with maintaining a supportive learning environment for all pupils

Qualifications & Attributes

• Kind, caring, compassionate, resilient and able to use initiative
• A graduate is ideal, but not essential
• Ambitious with future career aspirations within Psychology, Therapy, Counselling, Support Work, Behaviour, etc.
• Some experience with children with additional needs, great if in a school setting, but transferable skills acceptable
• If you are an Aspiring Child Psychologist, this role will add fantastic experience to your CV aiding future applications for MA & MSc’s etc.
• £105 – £115 per day – dependant on experience (Term time only)

Benefits & School

• Located in the borough of Merton
• Community focus Primary School – 3‑11‑year‑old pupils
• Part of a highly respected and caring small federation of schools
• Wide‑range curriculum including Music, Sports, Arts & more!
• Graded "Outstanding" across the board in Ofsted inspection
• Schools values: Enriching Values, Unleashing Possibilities, Building Futures – passionate about pupil outcomes
• All staff work together to create a welcoming environment where everyone feels welcome and included
• Community minded – pupils encouraged to look after local flower beds and the School Forest
• Range of after‑school activities and breakfast/teatime clubs – a truly holistic school
• Plenty of support, training and progression for staff – well‑being is key
• Federation is well‑resourced and financed

Compensation & Schedule

Daily rate £105 – £115 per day (term time only). Working Monday‑Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm.

How to Apply

If you feel this could aid your career and you’re up for the challenge, then apply today with your latest CV and Charlie will contact you within 24 hours if you are shortlisted to provide further information.