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Behaviour Support Assistant

United Kingdom, East Grinstead Employment contract 20000.00 - 22000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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This specialist autism school provides a nurturing and highly personalised learning environment for children and young people with autism and complex communication needs. Through evidence-based teaching approaches, embedded therapeutic support, small class groups, and a strong focus on communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing, pupils are empowered to develop the skills and confidence needed to achieve their full potential. Staff work collaboratively within a supportive, family-centred community where every achievement is celebrated and every child is encouraged to succeed.

Job Responsibility

  • Deliver individualised teaching sessions to assigned pupils
  • Support children with autism and communication needs using behaviour-based teaching approaches
  • Collect, monitor, and record pupil progress data
  • Assist with sensory learning, life skills, and extracurricular activities
  • Support pupils during lunch, playtimes, and outdoor learning activities
  • Work towards keyworker responsibilities for individual pupils
  • Contribute to the preparation and organisation of teaching resources
  • Support positive behaviour plans and teaching strategies
  • Assist with personal care where required, including toileting, feeding, and hygiene support
  • Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and wider school staff
  • Contribute to home-school communication and pupil progress reporting

Requirements

  • A passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
  • A calm, positive, and resilient approach
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • A willingness to learn autism-specific teaching approaches
  • Commitment to safeguarding and continuous professional development
  • Eligibility to work in the UK

Nice to have

Previous experience in education, care, support work, childcare, psychology, or youth work is welcomed but not essential

What we offer

  • £500 joining bonus upon successful completion of probation
  • Full specialist training and development programme
  • Ongoing mentoring and supervision from experienced SEN professionals
  • Excellent career progression opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Opportunity to gain experience in autism-specific and behaviour-based teaching approaches
  • Meaningful and rewarding work that changes lives every day

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