Challenging Behaviour Assistant

Academics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Challenging Behaviour Assistant to join their specialist SEN school in Hackney. This full-time role focuses on providing essential support to students aged 11-18 with challenging behaviour and additional learning needs. You will collaborate with teachers and therapists to implement tailored interventions that foster emotional regulation and academic engagement. If you are passionate about making a difference in education and are ready for a rewarding challenge, this position offers the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment with access to local training and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates of pay

Continuous support from a dedicated consultant

Hands-on experience in a rewarding role

Access to local training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in working with young people with behavioural needs.
• Confident and resilient, ready for the challenge.

Responsibilities

• Support students with challenging behaviour in a structured SEN setting.
• Assist in implementing behaviour management strategies.
• Help deliver individualized learning plans in collaboration with the teaching team.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Emotional Regulation

Individualized Learning Plans

Social Development

Education

Experience with SEN

Training in Education

Job description

SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT

Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? We are currently seeking a Challenging Behaviour Assistant to work in a specialist SEN school in Hackney, supporting students aged 11-18. This is a full-time position as a SEN Teaching Assistant, focused on providing stability, structure, and support for pupils with challenging behaviour and additional learning needs.

As a Challenging Behaviour Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to deliver tailored interventions that promote emotional regulation, academic engagement, and positive outcomes. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for education and training, and who thrives in a high-impact, student-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support students with challenging behaviour in a structured SEN setting.

Assist in the implementation of behaviour management strategies.

Help deliver individualised learning plans in collaboration with the teaching team.

Work one-to-one and in small groups to promote social and academic development.

Build strong relationships with students and act as a positive role model.

Location: Hackney/Islington - Education and Training

We're looking for someone who:

Has experience or a strong interest in working with young people with behavioural needs.

Is confident, resilient, and ready for the challenge.

Is committed to a long-term career in education and training.

Can start immediately or within short notice.

Benefits:

Competitive daily rates of pay.

Continuous support from a dedicated consultant.

Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a rewarding role as a Challenging Behaviour Assistant.

Based in Hackney, with access to local training and career progression opportunities.

If you are ready to take on this fulfilling opportunity in Hackney, apply today to become a Challenging Behaviour Assistant and help transform the educational experience of young people with special needs.

Apply now to join a fantastic SEN school as a Challenging Behaviour Assistant in Hackney.