Behaviour Support Assistant

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference BSALAMBETH_1781769442
Closing date July 18, 2026
Location South East London, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Behaviour Support Assistant - Secondary SchoolLocation: Lambeth, South LondonStart Date: September 2026Contract: Full-Time, Term Time OnlySalary: £95-£120 per day (depending on experience)

Behaviour Support Assistant Required - Lambeth Secondary School

A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Lambeth is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team from September. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning.

Working closely with students who require additional behavioural and emotional support, you will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour, engagement, and academic progress across the school.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support to students.
  • Build positive relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and participation.
  • Support students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Work alongside teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SEN professionals to implement behaviour support strategies.
  • Assist in managing challenging behaviour in line with the school's policies.
  • Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

    • The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Experience working with young people in an educational, youth work, mentoring, coaching, or support setting.
  • Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
  • A calm, resilient, and proactive approach.
  • The ability to build rapport and establish positive relationships with students.
  • A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.
  • An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

    • Why Apply?

  • Competitive daily rates of pay.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.
  • Supportive school leadership and staff team.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities.

    • If you are enthusiastic about supporting young people and are looking for a rewarding role within a thriving Lambeth secondary school, we would love to hear from you.

    Apply today by submitting your CV to our Education Recruitment Team.

    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.'

    Apply now