Behaviour Support Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE system

Networking events

Pension contributions

CPD to support development

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd in Plymouth is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant (Temporary) to support learners in a specialist alternative-provision setting. The role focuses on building trusting relationships, guiding pupils through emotional or behavioural challenges, and modelling positive strategies for self-regulation.

Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you will adapt approaches to individual needs and deliver targeted interventions, with emphasis on safety, consistency, and

Qualifications

• Experience working with primary school aged children.
• Experience working with pupils with SEND.
• Demonstrated passion for pupil progress.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with learners.
• Guide pupils through emotional or behavioural challenges and model self-regulation strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver targeted interventions.
• Support safety, consistency and positive engagement in learning.

Skills

Teamwork

SEND experience

Passion for pupil progress

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant (Temporary)

Plymouth

£92.56 - £97 per day (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)

Septmeber 2026

The School and Role

A behaviour support assistant in this specialist alternative-provision setting helps create a calm, predictable environment where every learner can succeed. The role involves building trusting relationships, guiding pupils through emotional or behavioural challenges, and modelling positive strategies for self-regulation. Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, the assistant adapts approaches to individual needs, delivers targeted interventions, and celebrates progress. The focus is on safety, consistency, and empowering students to re-engage confidently with their learning.

Requirements

The desired Behaviour Support Assistant will have;

• Experience of working with primary school aged children
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND
• A passion for the progress of school pupils
• An ability to work as part of a team

What we offer

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leadingeducation 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.