About the role
Behaviour Support Assistant
£13.50 - £14 P/H
Full Time - Monday-Friday (8.30am - 3.30pm)
Portsmouth
Immediate Start / September Start
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Do you have the skills and dedication to support their learning and development? If so, we want you to join our fantastic team, located in the heart of Portsmouth!
The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where our students can thrive. We cater for children aged 7 - 19 years old with a range of special educational needs. Our dedicated staff work closely with each student to support their unique journey towards independence and learning success.
The Behaviour Support Assistant role is an amazing opportunity for somebody who wants to make a difference to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and support young people to access education. You will offer guidance and support both in the classroom, and also with their social and emotional development.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated learning experiences
2. Assist students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
3. Help create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating learning environment
4. Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
5. Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to teachers
What We’re Looking For:
6. A compassionate and patient individual with a genuine interest in working with children with special educational needs
7. Relevant experience or qualifications in education, childcare, or SEN support is preferable
8. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
9. Ability to work collaboratively within a team
10. A positive attitude and a desire to make a difference
11. Full driving license with access to own vechile
What we offer
As part of our team, you benefit from:
· Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration).
· Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
· Social and networking events.
· Pension contributions.
· CPD to help with your professional development.
· Access to a dedicated consultant.
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’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2025 for the third year in a row! 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.