Behaviour Support Assistant

Posted 23 June 2025
Salary Competitive
LocationWandsworth
Job type Permanent
Discipline Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
ReferenceV-105812

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant – Wandsworth – September 2025 Start

 
Location: Wandsworth, South West London
Contract: September 2025 – July 2026 (Term-Time Only)
Pay: £444.00 per week (PAYE)
Interviews: June/July 2025

 
Are you a graduate motivated to support pupils with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties in a dynamic secondary school?

 
A secondary school in Wandsworth is recruiting a Behaviour Support Assistant to provide practical support for students who require additional help managing behaviour and developing resilience. This Behaviour Support Assistant role is well suited for graduates interested in youth work, counselling, or behavioural psychology.

 
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will deliver 1:1 mentoring, assist with behaviour intervention plans, support restorative justice activities, and liaise with pastoral and SEN teams to promote positive student outcomes.

 
Key responsibilities:
  • Providing 1:1 behaviour support and mentoring
  • Supporting restorative approaches and conflict resolution
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of behaviour plans
  • Liaising with parents and safeguarding teams as required
 
We’re looking for:
  • A 2:1 or above in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related subjects
  • Excellent communication and empathy skills
  • A patient, calm, and supportive approach
  • Commitment to a full academic year

This Behaviour Support Assistant role in Wandsworth is a brilliant opportunity for graduates to develop practical skills in behaviour management within a supportive school environment.

 
Please note: This role is only open to applicants with a UK undergraduate degree. We cannot consider overseas degrees, even with a UK Master’s. Sponsorship is not available, so applicants must have UK citizenship or the right to work via settled status.

 
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