Behaviour Support Assistant Chichester £445- £500 per week (salary is dependent on qualifications/experience) ASAP - Ongoing (permanent or temporary positions available) Refer a friend scheme: £125 for both of you! Vision for Education are recruiting for Behaviour Support Assistants for our SEN schools across West Sussex. Join Our Team as a Behaviour Support Assistant – Make a Real Difference Every Day! Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive in their learning journey? Do you have a natural ability to build strong, trusting relationships and create a positive, nurturing environment? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our team as a Behaviour Support Assistant! In this exciting and rewarding role, you’ll play a vital part in the lives of our pupils – supporting them both in the classroom and in small groups or one-to-one sessions. You’ll help children manage their emotions and behaviour, using tried-and-tested strategies to foster a calm, safe and engaging space where learning can truly flourish. You’ll be instrumental in helping pupils reconnect with their education, build confidence, and enjoy their time in school. Our pupils are aged 5 to 18 and follow personalised learning plans that reflect their individual needs. Many of our children have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, and we pride ourselves on our nurturing, child-centred approach to education and behaviour support. A genuine enthusiasm for helping young people is essential. If you have a passion or background in sport, swimming, or the arts, that’s a huge plus – these activities are fantastic tools for building rapport, encouraging self-expression, and boosting emotional wellbeing. So, if you’re ready to take on a role that’s as challenging as it is rewarding, and you’re committed to inclusion and making a lasting impact – we’d love to hear from you. Requirements To be considered for the role of Behaviour Support Assistant you will: DESIRED: Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or Level 2/3 Early Years Educator DESIRED: Able to drive Ideally have prior school experience working with young people with SEND, SEMH or challenging behavioural needs. Be confident in behaviour management skills to de-escalate any threatening or aggressive behaviour. To mentor and engage with the pupils, delivering specifically designed educational packages. You will need to be resilient, empathetic, patient and not take things too personally. Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About Vision for Education Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. What Vision for Education offer As a Behaviour Support Assistant employee of Vision for Education, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. Vision for Education 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, apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Brighton Branch on or email. visionsupport