Behavioural Support Assistant

Veritas Education; Essex; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking a dedicated Behavioural Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH needs in Essex. This role offers daily hours 8am-4pm, Mon-Fri, term-time only, with pay £90-£115 per day depending on experience.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups to promote positive behaviour, implement behaviour plans and emotional regulation strategies, and support teachers in maintaining a calm, structured learning environment while building confidence and resilience in students.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in supporting young people.
• Patient, calm, and proactive approach.
• Experience or training in behaviour management or manual handling preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with children or young people (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs 1:1 and in small groups.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement.
• Help implement behaviour plans and emotional regulation strategies.
• Assist teachers in maintaining a calm, structured learning environment.
• Build positive relationships to encourage confidence and progress.

Job description

Behavioural Support Assistant

Pay: £90-£115 per day - DOE Mon-Fri, Daily Hours 8am - 4:00pm Full-time / Term Time Only Chigwell, Essex

We're looking for dedicated Behavioural Support Assistants to support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone passionate about helping young people thrive while gaining valuable experience for future careers in education, psychology, youth work, or mental health support.

Behavioural Support Assistant Role:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs
• Working 1:1 and in small groups to promote positive behaviour and engagement
• Helping implement behaviour plans and emotional regulation strategies
• Assisting teachers in maintaining a calm, structured learning environment
• Building positive relationships to encourage confidence, resilience, and progress

Behavioural Support Assistant Requirements:

• Genuine interest in supporting young people
• Patient, calm, and proactive approach
• Experience or training in behaviour management or manual handling preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience working with children or young people (desirable)
• Ideal for aspiring Youth Workers, Behaviour Mentors, Teachers, Counsellors, or Psychologists

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 interview

Veritas 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.