Behavioural Support Assistant
Pay: £120 per day
Mon-Fri, Daily Hours 8:30 - 16:00
Full-time/ Term Time only
Dagenham, East London
We're looking for dedicated Behavioural Support Assistant to support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs. This is a great opportunity for anyone passionate about helping young people thrive and gaining experience for future roles in education, psychology, or youth support.
Behavioural Support Assistant Role:
Supporting pupils with SEMH needs
Working 1:1 and in small groups to promote positive behaviour
Helping implement behaviour plans and emotional regulation strategies
Assisting teachers in maintaining a calm, structured learning environment
Building positive relationships to encourage engagement and resilience
Behavioural Support Assistant Requirements:
Genuine interest in supporting young people
Patient, calm, and proactive
Experience or training in behaviour management or manual handling preferred
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
Experience with children or young people (desirable)
Ideal for aspiring Youth Workers, Behaviour Mentors, Teachers, or Psychologists
If you're interested in this Behavioural Support Assistant role, please contact Aaron Nacey-Smart 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 interviewVeritas 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