Behaviour Support Assistant – Specialist SEMH School

Pink Tile Education Ltd; Esher; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pink Tile Education Ltd is recruiting a Behaviour Support Assistant for a brand-new specialist SEMH school opening in Esher, Surrey. The role supports pupils aged 7-17 with SEMH and MLD, providing 1:1 and small-group assistance to help them engage, regulate emotions and learn effectively.

The job runs 8:30am-4:30pm on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract starting September. A current right to work in the UK and enhanced DBS are required; salary is £110 per day with paid holiday.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEMH/SEND.
• Confident supporting pupils with behaviours that may challenge.
• Calm, patient and resilient under pressure.
• Passionate about helping young people succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and additional learning needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to encourage engagement and emotional regulation.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work alongside teachers and the wider pastoral team to implement individual support plans.
• Help create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

Calm under pressure

Resilience

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant – Specialist SEMH School in Esher

Esher, Surrey

£110 per day | Full-Time | 8:30am - 4:30pm | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | September Start

Do you have the resilience, patience and passion to support young people who need it most?

We're looking for Behaviour Support Assistants to join a brand-new specialist school opening in Esher this September. The school will support pupils aged 7-17 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you'll play a vital role in creating a calm, consistent and supportive environment where pupils can feel safe, regulated and ready to learn.

Your Role

• Support pupils with SEMH and additional learning needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to encourage engagement and emotional regulation.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work alongside teachers and the wider pastoral team to implement individual support plans.
• Help create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.

About You

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEMH, SEND, education, care or youth work.
• Confident supporting pupils with behaviours that may challenge.
• Calm, patient and resilient under pressure.
• Passionate about helping young people succeed, both academically and emotionally.

Important Notice

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:

• Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Children's Workforce (or Children's & Adults') Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.