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Behavioural Support Assistant

United Kingdom, Shefford 89.00 - 95.00 GBP / Day · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Behavioural Support Assistant | SEND & SEMH Specialist | Local Specialist Schools. Position: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only). Salary: £90 - £95 per day (Weekly Pay - dependent on experience). Start Date: Immediate / Next Term. Are you a resilient, empathetic professional who believes that behaviour is communication? Join our specialist network as a Behavioural Support Assistant and work with students who need a steady, compassionate mentor to help them navigate their education. Transform Lives through Connection, Not Just Correction. We are seeking dedicated specialists to work within SEND Schools and Pupil Referral Units (PRUs). This role is designed for those who want to support students with complex SEMH needs, Autism, or ADHD, helping them manage their emotions and find success in a way that works for them. Therapeutic Focus: Move beyond traditional discipline. Use trauma-informed approaches to help students understand their feelings and self-regulate. Specialist Environment: Work in small class sizes with high staff-to-pupil ratios, allowing you to build deep, meaningful bonds with the students you support. Career Progression: Exceptional experience for those looking to move into Counselling, SEN Teaching, or Behavioural Therapy. Weekly Pay: Competitive daily rates of £90 - £95 per day, paid every Friday via Randstad.

Job Responsibility

  • De-escalation & Crisis Support: Use specialist training (such as Team-Teach or MAPA) to safely manage challenging moments and help students return to a state of calm
  • Personalised Mentoring: Work 1:1 to implement Individual Behaviour Plans (IBPs), using sensory breaks and positive reinforcement to build confidence
  • Social & Life Skills: Help students develop the tools they need to communicate their needs effectively, reducing the need for acting out through frustration
  • Holistic Tracking: Work closely with Therapists, SENCOs, and families to ensure a 360-degree approach to the student's well-being and progress

Requirements

  • Teaching
  • ability to track progression in attainment
  • background in youth work
  • behaviour management
  • building relationships
  • classroom management
  • communication
  • de-escalation techniques
  • empathy
  • experience in administering medication
  • experience in managing challenging behaviour
  • experience with autism spectrum disorders
  • experience with learning difficulties
  • experience with social emotional mental health
  • inclusiveness
  • manual handling
  • marking
  • mentor experience
  • personal care experience
  • planning
  • resilience
  • restraint training
  • speech and language therapy experience

What we offer

  • training and education
  • Safeguarding & Prevent
  • Referral Bonus

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