Behavioural Support Assistant

Veritas Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Behavioural Support Assistant to provide vital support to students in North London. This full-time role involves working closely with young people with emotional and behavioural needs, ensuring they have access to a supportive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and possess strong communication skills to foster positive relationships with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with behavioural difficulties.
• Implement behaviour management strategies under guidance.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to promote engagement.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Behaviour Management

Job description

Behavioural Support Assistant

Pay: 90- 110 per day

Full-time/ Term Time only

Tower Hamlets, East London

Are you passionate about supporting young people with behavioural needs? Do you have the patience, resilience, and empathy to make a real difference in their lives?

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Behavioural Support Assistant to join our team as schools over North London. In this vital role, you will work closely with students who require additional behavioural and emotional support to fully access their education.

Behavioural Support Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with behavioural, emotional, or social difficulties
• Implement and support behaviour management strategies under the guidance of the SENCO or Behaviour Lead
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to promote engagement, self-esteem, and positive choices
• Work closely with teachers, support staff, and external professionals to create and maintain a supportive learning environment
• Support students in managing and understanding their emotions and behaviours
• Keep accurate records of incidents and progress as required

Behavioural Support Assistant Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs (school, youth work, residential care, or similar)
• Calm, consistent, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently

If you're interested in this Behavioural Support Assistant, please contact Alexandra Mayhew-Lewis at Veritas Ed

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.'