Behaviour Assistant – Specialist SEMH School
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, School Counseling & Student Support
Behaviour Assistant – Specialist SEMH School in Esher
Esher, Surrey
£108 per day | Full-Time | 8:30am – 4:30pm | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | September Start
Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges and thrive? Do you have the patience, resilience and confidence to help pupils with additional needs reach their full potential?
We're recruiting Behaviour Assistants to join a brand-new specialist school opening in Esher this September. Supporting pupils aged 7–17 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), you'll play a vital role in promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement with learning.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new school from day one, helping to create a positive, nurturing environment where every pupil can succeed.
What You'll Be Doing- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis throughout the school day.
- Encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils develop emotional regulation strategies.
- Building trusted relationships to improve confidence, attendance and engagement.
- Supporting pupils both in and out of the classroom.
- Working closely with teachers and the pastoral team to meet individual needs.
- Experience working with children or young people is desirable, particularly in education, SEND, care or youth work.
- Calm, resilient and empathetic, with a positive approach.
- Confident managing behaviour and building positive relationships.
- Passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.
At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:
- Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks.
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Children's Workforce (or Children's & Adults') Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.
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