Behaviour Support Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children who require additional behavioural and emotional support to succeed in the classroom?

Academics is recruiting for a full-time Behaviour Support Assistant to join a welcoming two-form entry primary school in Brighton from September. This rewarding role will involve providing dedicated support to a pupil with behavioural challenges, helping them to engage positively with learning, develop self-regulation strategies, and build confidence within the school environment.

Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and pastoral team, you will play a key role in supporting the child's social, emotional, and academic development.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience working with children or young people with behavioural, social, emotional, or additional learning needs
Be calm, patient, and resilient when faced with challenging situations
Demonstrate strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
Be confident implementing strategies to support positive behaviour and engagement
Work effectively as part of a supportive school team

The school can offer:

A full-time position starting in September
A supportive two-form entry school with strong leadership and pastoral support
Excellent opportunities for training and professional development
A collaborative team environment with experienced staff
The chance to make a genuine difference to a child's educational experience

This role would be ideal for experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Youth Workers, Support Workers, or graduates considering a future career in education, educational psychology, counselling, or social work.

If you are committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning and thrive within the classroom, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this Behaviour Support Assistant opportunity in Brighton.

Academics are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB)