Behaviour Support Assistant - SEN School

Protocol Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Upminster is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant for a SEN school, starting in September. You will join a dedicated team to support pupils with SEND, helping them regulate emotions and engage with learning.

The role focuses on building confidence, independence and positive behaviour, working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and external professionals to create a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs.
• Calm, patient and able to build strong relationships with pupils.
• Positive and proactive approach to behaviour support.
• Passionate about helping young people develop confidence and independence.
• Able to work collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals.

Skills

SEND experience

Relationship building

Calm and patient

Team collaboration

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant – SEN School – Upminster | September Start

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning?

We are working with a welcoming SEN school in Upminster that is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team from September.

The school provides a supportive and structured environment where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and positive behaviour strategies. Staff work closely with students to understand their individual needs, providing tailored support to help them regulate emotions, build social skills, and engage positively with learning.

You will be part of a committed team, working alongside teachers, pastoral staff, and specialist professionals to create a safe and nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs
• Be calm, patient, and able to build strong relationships with pupils
• Have a positive and proactive approach to behaviour support
• Be passionate about helping young people develop confidence and independence
• Be able to work collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that is committed to supporting pupils’ personal development and helping them achieve their goals.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

• We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.
• Full assistance provided.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.