Behaviour Support Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Ongoing support

Inclusive environment

Career progression

Competitive rate

Job summary

Veritas Education is recruiting a confident Behaviour Support Assistant to support students in a well‑established secondary school in Twickenham. The role focuses on SEMH support for learners across KS3 and KS4 with 1:1 and small‑group work.

You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff, assist with classroom routines and contribute to a new literacy programme. This full‑time, long‑term role offers training and development opportunities within education, youth work, coaching or SEMH

Qualifications

• Confident, patient and proactive with young people
• Ability to build rapport and communicate well
• Interest in education, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring or SEMH experience
• Reliability, resilience and a strong team ethic
• Previous experience with young people is beneficial but not essential

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEMH across KS3 & KS4 in a range of subjects
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to help pupils stay engaged and make progress
• Assisting with classroom routines, behaviour and lesson preparation
• Building positive relationships with young people and acting as a reliable role model
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support learning and wellbeing
• Support the set up and running of a new literacy programme

Skills

Full communication

Rapport building

Patience

Teamwork

SEMH experience

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant - Secondary School

Full‑time | Long‑term | Sept Start

Twickenham

Veritas Education is working with a well‑established secondary school in Twickenham who are seeking a confident, supportive and motivated Behaviour support Assistant to join their team and support students with SEMH. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build experience within education, youth work, coaching or a related field.

The Role

• Supporting students with SEMH across KS3 & KS4 in a range of subjects
• Providing 1:1 and small‑group support to help pupils stay engaged and make progress
• Assisting with classroom routines, behaviour and lesson preparation
• Building positive relationships with young people and acting as a reliable role model
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support learning and wellbeing
• Support the set up and running of a new literacy programme

What the School Is Looking For

• Someone confident, patient and proactive with young people
• Ability to build rapport and communicate well
• Interest in education, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring or SEMH experience
• Reliability, resilience and a strong team ethic
• Previous experience with young people is beneficial but not essential

What We Can Offer

• Full training and ongoing support from Veritas Education
• Experience in a supportive, inclusive school environment
• Opportunity to develop into pastoral, behaviour, or SEN pathways
• Competitive daily rate
• Long‑term role with potential to continue into the next academic year

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community