Behavioural Support Assistant

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference ANS/BSA/HACK_1792491081
Closing date November 19, 2026
Location East London, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Behavioural Support Assistant

Pay: £90-£120 per day Hours: Monday-Friday | 8:30am-4:00pm Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only Location: Hackney, East London

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Do you want to make a genuine difference in a specialist educational setting where every achievement is celebrated?

We are recruiting a Behaviour Support Assistant to join a highly supportive specialist school in Hackney, working with pupils with a range of complex learning needs, including Autism (ASC), communication difficulties, sensory needs, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.

This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring Teachers, Educational Psychologists, Behaviour Mentors, Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Youth Workers, or Mental Health Practitioners looking to gain valuable SEN experience.

The Role

  • Supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH, and additional learning needs
  • Working on a 1:1 basis and in small group interventions
  • Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social development
  • Supporting communication, engagement, and independence throughout the school day
  • Assisting with behaviour support strategies and personalised learning plans
  • Building positive relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued, and confident
  • Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to provide the best outcomes for pupils

    • What We're Looking For

  • A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
  • A calm, patient, and resilient approach
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults (desirable)
  • Previous SEN, Autism, behaviour support, care, or youth work experience is advantageous
  • Team Teach, behaviour management, or manual handling training is beneficial but not essential
  • Individuals considering careers in education, SEN, psychology, therapy, or social care

    • What We Offer

  • Competitive daily pay of £90-£120
  • Valuable experience within a highly regarded specialist SEN environment
  • Ongoing support and guidance from Veritas Education
  • Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with additional needs

    • If you're interested in this opportunity, please contact Aaron Nacey-Smart at Veritas Education for more information or to apply.

    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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