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Behaviour Support Assistant

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 90 - 105 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Basildon, Essex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Behaviour Support Assistant | Basildon

Location: Basildon, Essex
 Contract: Long-Term Contract (01/09/2026 - 23/07/2027) with the opportunity to become permanent
 Start Date: September 2026
 Pay: £90 - £105 per day (dependent on experience)

Do you have a passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom?

A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a caring and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school in Basildon. This long-term role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference to pupils who benefit from additional behavioural and emotional support, while working alongside a dedicated team committed to helping every child thrive.

The school places a strong emphasis on positive relationships, pupil wellbeing and creating an environment where all students feel valued, understood and empowered to reach their potential.

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

Provide tailored support to pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional guidance
 * Build positive and trusting relationships that encourage engagement and confidence
 * Work alongside teachers to support learning within the classroom
 * Deliver targeted interventions and strategies to promote positive behaviour
 * Help pupils develop social skills, resilience and self-regulation techniques
 * Support the implementation of individual behaviour support plans
 * Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environmentThe Ideal Candidate

Has experience supporting children or young people in an educational, care or youth work setting
 * Demonstrates patience, empathy and a calm approach when managing challenging situations
 * Is confident building positive relationships with pupils from a range of backgrounds
 * Has strong communication and teamwork skills
 * Can adapt their approach to meet individual pupil needs
 * Is passionate about supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes
 * Remains positive, proactive and solution-focusedWhat's On Offer

Long-term contract from September 2026 through to July 2027
 * £90 - £105 per day depending on experience
 * Opportunity to secure a permanent position at the end of the contract
 * Supportive leadership team and welcoming staff culture
 * Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
 * A highly rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact every day
 * The chance to work within a school that values inclusion, wellbeing and pupil successThe school is looking to meet enthusiastic and committed candidates ahead of the new academic year and will be arranging interviews on an ongoing basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and is looking to develop their career within a nurturing and rewarding educational environment.

Early applications are encouraged

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