Impactful SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant

Confidential; Crawley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Crawley, West Sussex is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH and/or MLD in a specialist secondary setting. The role involves assisting the class teacher, providing focused help to pupils with diverse needs, and building trusted relationships to support learning in a safe environment.

You will work 08:30–15:30, Monday to Friday, term-time only, with on-site training and CPD provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to build trusted relationships with pupils
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH/MLD is beneficial (not required)
• Willingness to attend staff meetings and CPD

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience
• Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning, physical, sensory, or behavioural challenges
• Ability to build trusted and effective relationships with the pupils
• Willing to do 1:1 and small group support and work with pupils
• Follow the safeguarding guidelines and implement them in the classroom
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a good listener with a compassionate and caring approach
• Needs to attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD
• Able to commute to Crawley

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate approach

Job description

Confidential in Crawley, West Sussex is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to support pupils with SEMH and/or MLD in a specialist secondary setting. The role involves assisting the class teacher, providing focused help to pupils with diverse needs, and building trusted relationships to support learning in a safe environment.

You will work 08:30–15:30, Monday to Friday, term-time only, with on-site training and CPD provided.