SEN Behaviour Assistant

Remedy Recruitment Group; Dover; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is looking for a SEN Behaviour Assistant to support students with special educational needs in Dover. The role involves working 1:1 or 1:2 with students, focusing on their behaviour and emotional wellbeing. Candidates should be resilient, calm under pressure, and confident with behaviour management strategies. This is a challenging yet rewarding position starting in January, ideal for someone keen to make a difference in an educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience using restraint techniques like Team Teach.
• Ability to mentor students with challenging behaviour.
• Confidence in using de-escalation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across the school where needed.
• Work 1:1 or 1:2 with SEN pupils.
• Mentor students in emotional regulation and wellbeing.

Skills

Resilience

Calmness under pressure

Behaviour management strategies

Positive attitude

Job description

Are you looking for a role that keeps you on your toes?

Are you passionate about Special Educational Needs?

Are you strong, confident, and resilient?

If so, look no further - this client of mine needs you.

Remedy Education are working with one of the top SEN schools in Tower Hamlets. The school is genuinely passionate about giving the best possible support and education to the children they work with and are now looking for an SEN Behaviour Assistant to start January.

This is a varied role. You will be on call across the school, stepping in where extra support is needed in classrooms. Outside of this, you'll be working 1:1 or 1:2 with SEN pupils, mentoring them and supporting their behaviour, emotional regulation, and wellbeing.

You'll be supporting students with challenging behaviour, so confidence, consistency, and a calm approach are key.

Requirements:

• Resilient and able to stay calm under pressure
• Physically active and comfortable in a hands‑on role
• Positive attitude and mindset
• Confident using behaviour strategies and de‑escalation techniques
• Experience with restraint / positive handling (Team Teach or similar)

This is a rewarding but demanding role, perfect for someone who wants to make a real difference in an SEN setting and isn't afraid of a challenge.

Contact Aaron Deacon at Remedy Education if you are interested.