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Behaviour Support Assistant

Job in Canterbury, Kent County, CT1, England, UK
Listing for: Academics Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-23
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Youth Development, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational, Child Development/Support
  • Social Work
    Youth Development, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational, Child Development/Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90 - 100 GBP Hourly GBP 90.00 100.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Behaviour Support Assistant (Permanent)
Behaviour Support Assistant - Specialist SEMH School, Canterbury

Are you a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
Do you want to work in a specialist school environment, developing practical skills in behaviour management while making a real difference to children's lives?

A specialist SEMH school in Canterbury is seeking a motivated Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team. In this role, you'll provide consistent, one-to-one and group support to pupils, helping them develop positive behaviours, self-regulation, and emotional resilience.

Who we're looking for:
Behaviour Support Assistant

Recent graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Education, Youth Studies, or related fields.

Candidates with a genuine passion for working with children with SEMH needs.

Enthusiastic, reliable individuals eager to learn from experienced teachers, therapists, and SEN specialists.

Why this role is perfect for graduates:

Gain practical, real-world experience in behaviour management within a specialist SEMH school.

Shadow teachers and therapists to learn strategies for supporting SEMH students.

Develop transferable skills in communication, conflict resolution, and child-centred support.

Build a strong foundation for careers in educational psychology, SEN teaching, youth work, or therapeutic support.

** Excellent on-site training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of all students

** £90 - £100 per day, Mon-Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, Term time only

** You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

** On site parking included

** SEN Teaching Assistant - experienced OR aspiring

To be a Behaviour Support Assistant - Apply now or contact Ollie Mynard at Academics Ltd:
Become a Behaviour Support Assistant today!

(phone number removed)

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will have to apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate
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