Behaviour Support Assistant – KS3 (Full-Time)
Location: West Drayton, West London
Salary: £475–£500 per week (dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start Date: Jan 2026
The School
This Good rated specialist school is the largest of its kind in the borough and is well-regarded for its inclusive and supportive environment. The school caters for pupils with a range of needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and associated learning differences. With a strong focus on helping every pupil to achieve meaningful progress – whether emotionally, socially, behaviourally, or academically – the school offers both a nurturing ethos and opportunities for staff to develop specialist expertise.
The Role
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Behaviour Support Assistant to join the KS5 team. The role will involve working with small groups of students, supporting them in overcoming barriers to learning through positive behaviour management and engaging, student-centred approaches.
Requirements
The desired Behaviour Support Assistant will:
Be confident in behaviour management skills to de-escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour.
To mentor and engage with the students, delivering specifically designed educational packages.
You will need to be resilient, empathetic, patient and not take things too personally.
Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
What we offer
As a Behaviour Support Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:
Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
Social and networking events.
Pension contributions.
CPD to help with your professional development.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
If you are a Behaviour Support Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)
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