Behaviour Support Assistant

SEMH TA

Are you passionate about supporting young people who need additional behavioural and emotional support? We are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join a supportive alternative provision in Barking and Dagenham.

This SEMH TA role in Barking and Dagenham is ideal for someone with experience in a mainstream school who is now looking to transition into an alternative provision setting. As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with students who may face social, emotional, or behavioural challenges, helping them engage with learning in a positive and structured environment.

The school in Barking and Dagenham provides a supportive and nurturing setting where staff work collaboratively to help students overcome barriers to learning. As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting both academic engagement and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted behavioural and pastoral support to students in the classroom and during structured activities.
• Support teachers and learning staff to maintain a calm and productive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with students to encourage engagement and confidence.
• Work closely with teaching staff to implement behaviour support strategies.
• Assist students with emotional regulation and social development.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal Behaviour Assistant will have experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a mainstream school but is now interested in applying those skills within an alternative provision. This Behaviour Support Assistant role offers the opportunity to support students in Barking and Dagenham who require a more tailored approach to learning.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a mainstream school setting.
• A strong interest in supporting students with behavioural or emotional needs.
• A passion for education and training and supporting young people to succeed.
• A proactive and patient approach to supporting learners.
• Commitment to professional growth through education and training opportunities.

What We Offer

• A supportive team environment in Barking and Dagenham.
• Opportunities for professional development within education and training.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

If you are a committed Behaviour Support Assistant looking to take the next step in your career and work in a rewarding alternative provision setting in East London, we would love to hear from you.