Behavioural Support Assistant

Behavioural Support Assistant

Pay: £90-£110 per day

Full-time/ Term Time only

Thurrock, Essex

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioural Support Assistant to join our team and play a vital role in supporting students who may face behavioural and emotional challenges in their educational journey. You will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals to ensure every pupil can succeed in a safe and supportive environment.

Behavioural Support Assistant Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with behavioural needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies under the guidance of the SENCO/Inclusion Manager.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and emotional regulation.
• Support classroom learning by promoting positive behaviour and de-escalating challenging situations.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, behaviour incidents, and interventions.
• Work in partnership with families and outside agencies where necessary.

Behavioural Support Assistant Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural, emotional or social difficulties (BESD/SEMH) is desirable.
• Patience, resilience, and a calm, non-judgmental approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

If you're interested in this Behavioural Support Assistant role, please contact Alexandra Mayhew-Lewis at Veritas Education.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'