Behaviour Support Assistant

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference GY/SBP6NG88_1782401853
Closing date July 26, 2026
Location West London, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Behaviour Support Assistant - Secondary School Full‑time | Long‑term | Sept Start Chiswick

Veritas Education is working with a well‑established secondary school in Chiswick who are seeking a confident, supportive and motivated Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build experience within education, youth work, coaching or a related field.

The school is also opening a brand‑new specialist behaviour provision within the school, offering an exciting opportunity to be part of a developing and supportive setting focused on meeting the needs of students requiring additional behavioural support.

The Role

  • Supporting students across KS3 & KS4 in a range of subjects
  • Providing 1:1 and small‑group support to help pupils stay engaged and make progress
  • Assisting with classroom routines, behaviour and lesson preparation
  • Building positive relationships with young people and acting as a reliable role model
  • Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support learning and wellbeing
  • Supporting the set up and running of a new literacy programme

    • What the School Is Looking For

  • Someone confident, patient and proactive with young people
  • Ability to build rapport and communicate well
  • Interest in education, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring or similar
  • Reliability, resilience and a strong team ethic
  • Previous experience with young people is beneficial but not essential

    • What We Can Offer

  • Full training and ongoing support from Veritas Education
  • Experience in a supportive, inclusive school environment
  • Opportunity to develop into pastoral, behaviour, or SEN pathways
  • Competitive daily rate
  • Long‑term role with potential to continue into the next academic year

    • How to Apply

    If you feel you would be a good fit for this role, please call and ask to speak with Gemma at Veritas or submit your CV!

    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.'

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