senploy

Behaviour Support Assistant

RM10 8YT

Key information

Pay
£97 to £125 a day
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
14 Oct 2026
Closing date
11 Nov 2026

About this role

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

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Provide in-class behaviour support across multiple lessons and departments

Provide in-class behaviour support across multiple lessons and departments

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Respond quickly and professionally to behaviour support requests from staff

Respond quickly and professionally to behaviour support requests from staff

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

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

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Support students with regulation, engagement and transitions

Support students with regulation, engagement and transitions

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

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

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Follow changing timetables and priorities with flexibility and professionalism

Follow changing timetables and priorities with flexibility and professionalism

The Ideal Candidate Will

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Have experience working in a specialist SEN school (essential)

Have experience working in a specialist SEN school (essential)

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Be flexible and confident supporting different age groups and needs

Be flexible and confident supporting different age groups and needs

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Be physically active and able to support students with complex needs

Be physically active and able to support students with complex needs

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Demonstrate resilience and confidence managing behaviours that challenge

Demonstrate resilience and confidence managing behaviours that challenge

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Communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

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Maintain a calm, professional and proactive approach at all times

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.

Apply now or get in touch to discuss suitable candidates for this Behaviour Support Assistant role.