Job Description:

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 interview

Veritas 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.'