Behaviour Support Assistant

23 Days Old

Position: Full-Time Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Eastbourne
Pay: £89.05 – £100 per day
Hours: 08:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Full-Time – Term Time Only

Supply Desk is a well-established education recruitment agency specialising in Primary, SEND, and Secondary education. We partner with a wide range of schools across East Sussex, West Sussex, and Brighton & Hove, providing reliable and high-quality support staff and teachers. We are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to join supportive school settings in Eastbourne on a full-time basis.

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with behavioural and emotional needs? We are recruiting motivated and empathetic Behaviour Support Assistants to work full-time in schools across Eastbourne and nearby areas.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviours or require additional emotional and behavioural guidance. You will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to promote positive behaviour, engagement, and wellbeing.

Key Duties

• Provide one-to-one and small group behavioural support to pupils.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and individual support plans.
• Support pupils in developing social, emotional, and self-regulation skills.
• De-escalate challenging situations calmly and effectively.
• Assist the class teacher in maintaining a positive and safe learning environment.
• Uphold safeguarding standards and promote pupil wellbeing at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people, particularly those with behavioural needs (school, youth work, care, or similar settings).
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• A current enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• Professional, reliable, and committed to full-time work.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay (£89.05–£100 per day).
• Dedicated education consultants who understand your career goals.
• Ongoing support and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to secure long-term or permanent positions.
• ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.

If you’re interested in this full-time Behaviour Support Assistant opportunity in Eastbourne, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today!

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references
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Location:
Eastbourne
Salary:
£89.05 - £100 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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