Job description
Join GSL Education – Make a Real Difference in Young Lives
Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Havant
Salary Scale: £ to £15 per hour
Start: ASAP /September 2025
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to support children with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and SEN?
GSL Education are working in partnership with specialist schools across Havant to recruit Behaviour Support Assistants who are passionate about helping young people thrive in a nurturing, structured environment. You will work with children on a 1:1 or small group basis, assessing their progress and discussing development with Teachers, Parents and Carers.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact by supporting students with additional needs—helping them build confidence, achieve independence, and reach their full potential.
If you are passionate about helping children fall in love with learning and helping them value education, then this might be the role for you.
Behaviour Support Assistant | Havant | September 2025 Start
Responsibilities of a Behaviour Support Assistant:
* Provide 1:1 support for pupils with challenging behaviour, Autism, SEMH and mental health needs
* Help promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and a safe learning space
* Work closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to provide consistent, tailored support
* Working with children in the classroom setting
* Managing challenging behaviour
* Working with students one-to-one and small groups
Requirements for Behaviour Support Assistant:
* Has experience working with young people, this could be as a Sports Coach, Dance Leader, Scout Leader or something similar (preferred, not essential).
* Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential).
* Experience working with SEN (in school, care, or voluntary settings) preferred, not essential
* Can engage children in and out of the classroom
* Feels confident managing challenging behaviour
* Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies.
To work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Support Assistant, you should:
* Have the right to work in the UK.
* Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
* Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.
Please be advised that this Behaviour Support Assistant role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more details or to apply, please contact at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a Behaviour Support Assistant, please follow the application link or visit to submit your application online.