Behavioural Support Assistant

TipTopJob; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is recruiting for a Behavioural Support Assistant to work in SEND schools and PRUs supporting students with SEMH needs, autism, or ADHD. You will implement trauma-informed strategies, run 1:1 mentoring, and help students build self-regulation and life skills.

Ideal candidates will have experience in SEND settings, youth work, or psychology-related roles, and hold an enhanced DBS or be willing to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND, youth work, residential care, or a psychology background is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on update service (or willingness to obtain) and safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• De-escalation and crisis support to safely manage challenging moments.
• Personalised 1:1 mentoring using Individual Behaviour Plans to support student progress.
• Support development of social and life skills to help students communicate needs effectively.
• Collaborate with Therapists, SENCOs, and families for a holistic wellbeing plan.

Skills

De-escalation

Crisis support

1:1 mentoring

Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs)

Social and life skills

Empathy

Calm under pressure

TeamTeach / MAPA training

Education

Psychology background

Tools

MAPA training

Team-Teach training

Job description

Behavioural Support Assistant SEND and SEMH Specialist Local Specialist Schools

Position: Full:Time, Long:Term (Term Time Only)

Salary: GBP90 : GBP95 per day (Weekly Pay : dependent on experience)

Start Date: Immediate / Next Term

Are you a resilient, empathetic professional who believes that behaviour is communication? Join our specialist network as a Behavioural Support Assistant and work with students who need a steady, compassionate mentor to help them navigate their education.

Transform Lives through Connection, Not Just Correction

We are seeking dedicated specialists to work within SEND Schools and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs). This role is designed for those who want to support students with complex SEMH needs, Autism, or ADHD, helping them manage their emotions and find success in a way that works for them.

• Therapeutic Focus: Move beyond traditional discipline. Use trauma:informed approaches to help students understand their feelings and self:regulate.
• Specialist Environment: Work in small class sizes with high staff:to:pupil ratios, allowing you to build deep, meaningful bonds with the students you support.
• Career Progression: Exceptional experience for those looking to move into Counselling, SEN Teaching, or Behavioural Therapy.
• Weekly Pay: Competitive daily rates of GBP90 : GBP95 per day, paid every Friday via Randstad.

Your Role as a Behavioural Specialist

As a Behavioural Support Assistant in an SEND setting, you are the anchor for students who may find the world an overwhelming or frustrating place.

• De:escalation and Crisis Support: Use specialist training (such as Team:Teach or MAPA) to safely manage challenging moments and help students return to a state of calm.
• Personalised Mentoring: Work 1:1 to implement Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs), using sensory breaks and positive reinforcement to build confidence.
• Social and Life Skills: Help students develop the tools they need to communicate their needs effectively, reducing the need for acting out through frustration.
• Holistic Tracking: Work closely with Therapists, SENCOs, and families to ensure a 360:degree approach to the students well:being and progress.

Essential Requirements

We value character, emotional intelligence, and staying power. You are an ideal fit if you:

• Are Unflappable: You have a calm, non:confrontational manner and can maintain your composure during high:stress situations.
• Are Empathetic: You can look past the challenging behaviour to see the child underneath, understanding the trauma or neurodiversity that may be driving their actions.
• Have Relevant Experience: Experience in SEND, youth work, residential care, or a background in Psychology is highly desirable.
• Are Committed: You hold an enhanced DBS on the update service (or are willing ) and are 100 dedicated to Safeguarding.