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Behaviour Support Assistant

United Kingdom, Horley Employment contract 90.00 - 100.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted July 06, 2026
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This is more than a Teaching Assistant role-it's an opportunity to make a genuine difference every day. We are recruiting dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants to join a highly supportive independent specialist school in Burstow. Working with secondary-aged students who have SEMH needs, ADHD, ASD and associated behavioural challenges, you'll help create a safe, structured environment where students can rebuild confidence, develop positive behaviours and re-engage with education.

Job Responsibility

  • Support secondary-aged pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
  • Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation and independence
  • Build strong, trusting relationships with vulnerable young people
  • Support learning both inside and outside the classroom
  • Work closely with teachers and other professionals to help students achieve their goals
  • Act as a consistent and positive role model

Requirements

  • Experience working with children or young people (education, care, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring or similar)
  • Right to work in the UK
  • A calm, patient and resilient approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Confidence in supporting and managing challenging behaviour positively
  • A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student well-being

Nice to have

  • CACHE level 1 or 2
  • CACHE level 2 or 3
  • early childhood studies degree
  • health and social care experience
  • health and social care qualifications (NVQ)
  • HLTA
  • NVQ level 2
  • NVQ level 3
  • NVQ level 4
  • Schools direct

What we offer

  • Temp-to-Perm opportunity with a permanent contract after 12 weeks
  • £93-£100 per day during the initial agency period
  • Permanent salary of £22,000-£23,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Full training and ongoing professional development
  • Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team
  • Excellent long-term career progression within SEND and specialist education
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