Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant – Brent – September 2026

A high-performing secondary school in Brent is seeking a Psychology or Criminology graduate to join as a Behaviour Support Assistant. This ambitious 11-18 school offers a busy, purposeful environment where graduates can gain first-hand experience supporting pupils with behaviour, emotional regulation and additional needs.

• Work closely with students who need help managing emotions, behaviour, confidence, social interaction and engagement in lessons.
• Support pupils in a high-performing school with clear expectations, strong routines and a commitment to excellent outcomes.
• Work directly with behaviour, safeguarding, emotional regulation and student intervention.
• Use behaviour systems consistently, de‑escalate challenging situations, and build trust quickly.
• Provide valuable experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH needs, behaviour barriers and wider pastoral challenges.
• Compensated at £90-100 per day PAYE, full-time and term‑time only.

• 2:1 degree in Psychology or Criminology (or equivalent) or above.
• Strong GCSEs.
• Full‑time availability and commitment for the academic year.
• Calm, resilient, patient and confident, with the ability to set professional boundaries.
• Strong academics and a genuine interest in behaviour, SEN, safeguarding and child development.

Essential opportunities for graduates aspiring to teach, work with SEN, become Educational Psychologists, or pursue careers in youth justice, mental health or pastoral support.