Behaviour Support Assistant

Overview

Location: Horsham & Surrounding Areas Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time – Flexible Days Daily Rate: £89.05 – £110 Hours: School hours (typically 08:30 – 15:30)

If you’re passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning, manage their emotions, and build positive behaviour habits, this role gives you the chance to make a genuine difference every day. Whether you’re experienced in behaviour support or looking to begin a rewarding new path, your impact will be felt from the moment you step into the classroom.

• Supporting pupils who display challenging behaviour or emotional needs
• Helping children stay focused, motivated, and positively engaged in lessons
• Using de‑escalation strategies and promoting positive behaviour choices
• Assisting teachers with routines, classroom activities, and behaviour plans
• Building trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe and understood
• Adapting to different school settings, age groups, and individual needs

• Experience working with children or young people (education, youth work, care, mentoring, etc.)
• A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach
• Confidence supporting pupils with behavioural or emotional needs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Flexible working options that fit around your lifestyle
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of school environments
• Access to training and CPD, including behaviour management and SEN support
• Friendly, dedicated consultants who support you throughout your journey
• Earn up to £150 with our Refer‑a‑Friend scheme