Job title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Non-Class Based
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Brent, London
Job published: 24-06-2026
Job ID: 121611

Job Description

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.

  • Behaviour Support Assistant role paying £90-100 per day PAYE, full-time and term-time only.

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

  • Behaviour Support Assistant opportunity in Brent offering direct experience with behaviour, safeguarding, emotional regulation and student intervention.

  • Support pupils in a high-performing school with clear expectations, strong routines and a commitment to excellent outcomes.

  • Work closely with students who need help managing emotions, behaviour, confidence, social interaction and engagement in lessons.

  • Gain valuable experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH needs, behaviour barriers and wider pastoral challenges.

  • Behaviour Support Assistant applicants must be calm, resilient, patient and confident setting professional boundaries.

  • Ideal for a Psychology or Criminology graduate with strong academics and a genuine interest in behaviour, SEN, safeguarding and child development.

  • Behaviour Support Assistant candidates must be able to build trust quickly, de-escalate challenging situations and follow behaviour systems consistently.

  • Essential requirements: 2:1 degree or above, strong GCSEs, full-time availability and commitment for the academic year.

This Behaviour Support Assistant role in Brent is ideal for a graduate ready to gain meaningful experience in a purposeful, high-achieving school.

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