Behaviour Support Assistant

TeacherActive; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to work in a Primary School in East London. The successful candidate will provide support to pupils with various needs, including SEMH and ASD, promoting their emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour. Strong communication skills, adaptability, and experience with SEND are essential. This position offers competitive pay and ongoing support throughout your placement, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about education and pupil wellbeing.

Benefits

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

Access to CPD courses

Market-leading rates of pay

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs and/or behavioural needs.
• Ability to maintain calmness and focus in high-pressure situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support emotional regulation and engagement in learning for pupils.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
• Implement appropriate interventions with pupils.

Skills

Experience with children or young people with SEND

Confidence in managing challenging behaviour

Strong communication skills

Calm and solution-focused under pressure

Adaptability to individual pupil needs

Commitment to pupil wellbeing

Job description

TeacherActive, one of the UK’s largest education recruitment agencies, is proud to be supporting Primary Schools across East London, including a well‑established school in Poplar with a specialist SEND provision, who are seeking Behaviour Support Assistants to join their team.

This role is ideal for individuals who are resilient, proactive, and adaptable, and who are confident supporting pupils with a wide range of additional needs. The school works with students presenting SEMH, ASD, ADHD, communication difficulties, behavioural needs, medical needs, and global developmental delay, and requires staff who can respond calmly and flexibly to changing situations.

The Behaviour Support Assistant will work closely with pupils on a 1:1 and small‑group basis, supporting emotional regulation, engagement in learning, and positive behaviour throughout the school day. You will be expected to work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENDCo, and the wider support team to provide consistency, structure, and appropriate interventions.

Whether you are seeking day‑to‑day supply, a long‑term placement, or a permanent role, TeacherActive offers a smooth, fully online onboarding process and ongoing support throughout your placement.

The successful Behaviour Support Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or behavioural needs
• Confidence supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour
• The ability to remain calm, consistent, and solution‑focused in high‑pressure situations
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• A flexible and adaptive approach, responding to individual pupil needs and triggers
• A genuine commitment to supporting pupils wellbeing, safety, and development

In return, you can expect:

• A dedicated consultant available to support you throughout your placement
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Access to CPD courses and certificates through our My‑Progression platform
• Market‑leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme earn up to £100 for referring a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)

All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring the correct level of tax and National Insurance is paid, with no hidden admin fees.

If you are interested in this role, please click APPLY NOW, or get in touch directly for more information.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.