Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant – Eastbourne
Location: Eastbourne
Salary: £90 - £100 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediately

About the School
This primary school in Eastbourne is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all pupils. The school places strong emphasis on SEN provision and behavioural support, ensuring children with additional needs receive personalised care and guidance. Staff work collaboratively to promote academic progress, social-emotional development, and overall well-being, ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to succeed.

About the Role
The school is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to provide targeted support for pupils requiring additional behavioural guidance. You will play a crucial role in helping pupils develop positive behaviours, emotional regulation, and learning engagement. This is a highly rewarding position where you can make a significant impact on children’s development and confidence.

Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with behavioural challenges.

  • Implement behaviour management strategies in line with school policies and individual behaviour plans.

  • Support pupils in developing social, emotional, and learning skills to access the curriculum.

  • Collaborate with teachers, SEN coordinators, and parents to monitor progress and adapt strategies.

  • Assist with personal care and well-being needs where necessary.

  • Maintain accurate records of observations, interventions, and achievements.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a behaviour support or SEN support role within a school setting.

  • Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and positive intervention techniques.

  • Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to work with pupils, staff, and parents.

  • Ability to adapt approaches to meet individual needs and promote inclusion.

  • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices in an educational environment.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

To Apply
To be considered for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK, provide a full CV with references, and hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Behaviour Support Assistant – Eastbourne’ role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss the next steps.