Behaviour Support Assistant - Maidenhead

Academics; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP start

Great platform for aspiring teachers

Parking on site

Maidenhead location

Job summary

Academics are recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant at a Primary Special School in Maidenhead. The role involves 1:1 support for a student with significant behavioural, emotional and mental health needs within KS1/KS2. The ideal candidate will be confident, dedicated and passionate about aiding a child’s education; graduates are welcome.

Parking is on-site, and the school is centrally located in Maidenhead. Start ASAP or in September 2026, with a daily rate of £90–£110.

Qualifications

• Experience with challenging behaviour and mental health needs.
• Experience working with children in various settings is welcome.
• Ability to work 1:1 with a student who requires support.

Responsibilities

• Support a student on a 1:1 basis in KS1/KS2.
• Assist with behaviour management and classroom routines.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs and engagement.

Skills

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Mental health awareness

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

Primary Special School -Maidenhead

ASAP Start - KS1 and KS2

Are you looking to support children with additional learning needs?

Do you have experience working with challenging behaviour?

Are you interested in supporting young people's Mental Health?

An excellent Primary Specialist school in Maidenhead is currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join mixed KS2 class either ASAP or in September 2026. The Behaviour Support Assistant position will be working 1:1 with a student with significant behavioural, emotional and mental health needs. The Behaviour Support Assistant will have the opportunity to work closely with children who have mental health difficulties, display challenging behaviour and have learning disabilities such as Autism.

The primary school is in the centre of Maidenhead and parking is available on site.

This Primary school are looking for a confident, dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant who is enthusiastic and passionate about their input into a child's education. Graduates are suitable for this position although a degree is not a necessity. Previous experience working with children in any capacity would be fantastic for this role!

Ideally, the successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have excellent behaviour management skills and desirably some form of restraint training.

• ASAP start
• £90-£110 per day
• Behaviour Support Assistant
• Graduates welcomed
• Great platform for aspiring teachers
• Maidenhead
• Primary SchoolRelevant previous experience would include youth work, support work, mental health work and SEN in sport.

Behaviour Support Assistant - Maidenhead - Primary Special School - ASAP Start

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy