Behaviour Support Assistant

Remedy Recruitment Group; East London; On-site; ZAR 403,000 - 504,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Recruitment Group is seeking a confident Behaviour Support Assistant for a SEN school (KS3–KS5) in a full-time temporary role. You will support behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation, working with teaching and pastoral staff to deliver interventions and assist with off-site activities.

Prior SEN school experience is essential and the role requires adaptability and resilience. Mainstream-only experience or sports coaching backgrounds are not suitable.

Qualifications

• Provide in-class behaviour support across multiple lessons and departments.
• Respond quickly and professionally to behaviour support requests from staff.
• Deliver short-term, targeted interventions on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis.
• Support students with regulation, engagement and transitions.
• Assist with off-site activities, including swimming and outdoor learning.
• Follow changing timetables and priorities with flexibility and professionalism.
• Experience in a specialist SEN school is essential.
• Be physically active and able to support students with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class behaviour support across multiple lessons and departments.
• Respond quickly and professionally to behaviour support requests from staff.
• Deliver short-term, targeted interventions on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis.
• Support students with regulation, engagement and transitions.
• Assist with off-site activities, including swimming and outdoor learning.
• Follow changing timetables and priorities with flexibility and professionalism.

Skills

Behaviour management

SEN school experience

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant - KS3 to KS5 (SEN School)
Location: Specialist SEN School
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: £100-£125 per day (negotiable)
Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday

We are seeking a confident, resilient and highly adaptable Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school supporting students aged 11-19 (KS3-KS5). This is a full-time role suited to someone with previous SEN school experience who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is comfortable responding to changing needs throughout the school day.

You will play a key role in supporting behaviour, engagement and emotional regulation across the school, working closely with teaching and pastoral staff.

The Role:

Provide in-class behaviour support across multiple lessons and departments

Respond quickly and professionally to behaviour support requests from staff

Deliver short-term, targeted interventions on a 1:1 or 1:2 basis

Support students with regulation, engagement and transitions

Assist with off-site activities, including swimming and outdoor learning

Follow changing timetables and priorities with flexibility and professionalism

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have experience working in a specialist SEN school (essential)

Be flexible and confident supporting different age groups and needs

Be physically active and able to support students with complex needs

Demonstrate resilience and confidence managing behaviours that challenge

Communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Maintain a calm, professional and proactive approach at all times

Please note: Mainstream-only experience or sports coaching backgrounds are not suitable for this role.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a specialist setting supporting young people with complex needs.