KS3 Behavioural Support Assistant.

Location Maidenhead
Discipline: Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
Job type: Full Time
Salary: ££90 - £99 per day, Benefits: PAYE & Holiday Pay
Contact name: Lauren Overbeek

Contact email: lauren@supplyhive.co.uk
Job ref: LO-124
Published: 3 months ago
Startdate: 2024-10-07
Are you passionate about supporting young people with challenging behaviour and helping them thrive in an educational setting? We are looking for a dedicated and patient KS3 Behavioural Support Assistant to join a forward-thinking SEN school in Maidenhead. In this role, you’ll work closely with students in Key Stage 3 (KS3) who may have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties, ADHD, or other complex behavioural challenges. Your support will help create a structured and positive environment where students can succeed both emotionally and academically.
We offer competitive pay between £90-£99 per day, paid directly on a PAYE basis (no umbrella companies). This full-time role has the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. You’ll benefit from ongoing training and development, including behaviour management techniques, and the chance to work in a school that values a nurturing and inclusive approach to learning.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide 1:1 and small group support to KS3 students with behavioural and emotional needs.
  • Help manage challenging behaviour using positive behaviour management techniques.
  • Support the development of students' social and emotional skills, helping them to regulate their emotions and engage positively with peers.
  • Assist in creating individual behaviour plans (IBPs) and implementing them effectively in the classroom.
  • Work closely with teachers and the SENCO to monitor progress and adjust support as needed.
  • Build trusting relationships with students, helping them feel safe and understood in the school environment.
  • Provide practical and emotional support in moments of crisis, using de-escalation strategies when necessary.
  • Contribute to maintaining a calm, structured learning environment, ensuring all students feel included and supported.
What We’re Looking For:
  • Previous experience working with children with challenging behaviour, particularly in a KS3 setting.
  • A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach to working with students with SEMH and behavioural difficulties.
  • Ability to build strong relationships and engage positively with students who may exhibit disruptive or difficult behaviour.
  • Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and an understanding of SEMH needs.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a wider support team.
  • Ideally, a Behaviour Support or Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2/3) or relevant experience in a similar role.
  • A valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one).
At Supply Hive, we are committed to fair pay and supporting both our staff and the schools we work with. We believe in matching the right people to the right roles and are passionate about helping staff grow and develop in their careers. By working with us, you’ll be part of an agency that believes in inclusive education and is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of students. We’re here to support you every step of the way.

All applicants will need to provide the relevant qualifications for this role as well as the right to work in the UK. We at Supply hive are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. And so, we do undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE