Behaviour Support Worker
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95 to £110 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | RM10 8YT |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
Summary
We are currently recruiting a Behaviour Support Assistant on behalf of a well-regarded mainstream secondary school in Barking. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to overcome behavioural, social, and emotional barriers to learning.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you'll work closely with students who require additional support to manage their behaviour and stay engaged in their education. You'll be based within a supportive pastoral/inclusion team, helping to create a calm and positive learning environment both in and out of the classroom.
Please note: as this role is based in a mainstream secondary school, some cover supervision duties will also be required from time to time, so candidates should be comfortable managing whole classes when needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support to identified students
- De-escalate conflict and support students with emotional regulation
- Work closely with SENCOs, pastoral staff, and teachers to implement behaviour plans
- Supervise students during break times, isolation/reflection rooms, or exclusion rooms as required
- Step in to cover classes when needed, ensuring lessons run smoothly in the teacher's absence
- Build positive, trusting relationships with students to support long-term behavioural improvement
- Maintain accurate records of incidents and interventions
What We're Looking For:
- Previous experience working with young people in a school, youth work, or similar setting (essential)
- Confidence managing challenging behaviour in a secondary school environment
- Resilience, patience, and a calm, consistent approach
- Willingness to undertake some cover supervision duties
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
- Team Teach / de-escalation training desirable but not essential
Why Apply?
- Supportive school environment with a strong pastoral team
- Opportunity to make a real difference to students' lives
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
- Competitive daily rate with weekly pay
If you're passionate about behaviour support and want to be part of a school that genuinely invests in its students' wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.