Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant - Haywards Heath - Sept 2025

Are you looking for your first step on the ladder to progress into teaching or a therapy-focused role?

A well established school for children aged 6-11 with ADHD and/or Autism are welcoming applicants to their role as a Behaviour Support Assistant who are able to demonstrate a good academic background, along with the characteristics of resilience, empathy, creativity and problem-solving. You will be working with children with varying cognitive behaviours which will require you to develop a strong rapport with the children to enable you to understand their triggers and what captures their imagination.

You will benefit from:

• The opportunity of a permanent contract after 12 weeks employment through Academics
• An class rate of pay for a behaviour support assistant role
• Excellent training and development opportunities within the school
• Term time working hours
• Excellent experience to further your career

Key Responsibilities of a Behaviour Support Assistant:

• Supporting creative and safe play with the children
• Helping the children with completing academic tasks
• Working with the teacher to prepare and execute activities
• Liaising with other staff members across the therapy and senior leadership teams
• Implementing behavioural management strategies and de-escalation

You will be able to evidence:

• Your eligibility to work with children (not on the barred list)
• A DBS check (we can support you with an application for one)
• A minimum of grade (9-4) A*-C in GCSE Maths and English
• Experience in either a personal of professional capacity with behaviour support