Behaviour Support Assistant

1 month ago


Eastbourne, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Behaviour Support Assistant Needed Join Teaching Personnel and Make a Positive Impact in Students’ Lives

Are you passionate about helping children overcome challenges and achieve their full potential? Teaching Personnel is looking for dedicated Behaviour Support Assistants to join our team, working with students across local schools who need extra support in managing their behaviour and engaging positively with their learning.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
  • Competitive Pay & Flexible Hours: Enjoy competitive daily rates, paid weekly, with the flexibility to choose assignments that suit your schedule.
  • Rewarding & Meaningful Work: Help students develop positive behaviors and resilience, making a lasting difference in their lives.
  • Dedicated Support & Resources: Our experienced consultants will guide you in finding the right role, provide resources, and offer ongoing support.
  • Career Progression: Opportunities for permanent placements, training, and professional growth as you gain valuable experience in behaviour support.
Role Responsibilities:
  • Support Students with Behavioral Needs: Work one-on-one or in small groups to help students understand and manage their emotions and behaviour.
  • Create a Positive Learning Environment: Assist teachers in fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful classroom where all students feel supported.
  • Encourage Positive Choices: Use proven strategies and interventions to help students make positive behaviour choices and stay engaged in their learning.
  • Collaborate with Teachers and SEN Teams: Work closely with school staff to implement behaviour plans, share progress, and adapt strategies to meet each child’s unique needs.
What We’re Looking For:
  • Experience Working with Children: Previous experience in education, behaviour support, social work, or youth work is ideal, but we welcome individuals who are passionate and committed.
  • Empathy & Patience: You have a calm, understanding approach, with the resilience to support students facing personal and emotional challenges.
  • Strong Communication Skills: You’re able to build trusting relationships with students, teachers, and families to foster a supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced DBS Check: You must have, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check on the update service.
The Benefits of Being a Behaviour Support Assistant:
  • Meaningful Impact: Help students develop life skills, confidence, and positive behaviours, setting them up for success in school and beyond.
  • Professional Development: Gain experience in behaviour support and explore career pathways in education, psychology, and youth work.
  • Varied & Rewarding Work Environment: Experience different school settings, working with students from diverse backgrounds and needs.

If you’re ready to make a positive difference in the lives of young people, Teaching Personnel would love to hear from you Join us and help shape a brighter future for students needing extra support.

Apply Today – Make a Lasting Difference in Education

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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