Behavioural Support Assistant

TipTopJob; Swindon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob is hiring a Behavioural Support Assistant to work in SEND Schools and PRUs with students who have SEMH needs, autism, or ADHD. The role centers on using trauma-informed strategies to support emotional regulation and learning.

You will work 1:1 or in small groups, delivering personalised mentoring and de-escalation support, in term-time, with weekly pay at a daily rate of £90–£95 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND, SEMH, or similar settings is desirable.
• Ability to use trauma-informed approaches to support students.
• DBS check on update service (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 behavioural support for students with SEMH needs in SEND/PRU settings.
• Assist with de-escalation using trauma-informed strategies.
• Support students to manage emotions and follow Individual Behaviour Plans.
• Collaborate with Therapists, SENCOs, and families to track progress.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Behaviour management

Trauma-informed approach

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.