Behaviour Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £97 to £125 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | East London, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 199992 |
Summary
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.
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
Provide in-class behaviour support across multiple lessons and departments
-
Respond quickly and professionally to behaviour support requests from staff
Respond quickly and professionally to behaviour support requests from staff
-
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
-
Support students with regulation, engagement and transitions
Support students with regulation, engagement and transitions
-
Assist with off-site activities, including swimming and outdoor learning
Assist with off-site activities, including swimming and outdoor learning
-
Follow changing timetables and priorities with flexibility and professionalism
Follow changing timetables and priorities with flexibility and professionalism
The Ideal Candidate Will:
-
Have experience working in a specialist SEN school (essential)
Have experience working in a specialist SEN school (essential)
-
Be flexible and confident supporting different age groups and needs
Be flexible and confident supporting different age groups and needs
-
Be physically active and able to support students with complex needs
Be physically active and able to support students with complex needs
-
Demonstrate resilience and confidence managing behaviours that challenge
Demonstrate resilience and confidence managing behaviours that challenge
-
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
-
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.