1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant
London Borough of Lewisham
Full-Time | Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 4:00pm
Start Date: September 2026
Temp to Perm Opportunity
About the Role:
A specialist Alternative Provision in the London Borough of Lewisham is seeking a dedicated and resilient 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant to join their supportive team on a full-time basis.
This rewarding role involves supporting Primary and Secondary-aged pupils with additional needs, helping them engage positively with education and develop emotionally and socially within a structured learning environment.
The provision supports pupils with:
- SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs)
- ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition)
- PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance)
- Behavioural Difficulties
Key Responsibilities:
As a 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:
- Build strong and trusting relationships with pupils
- Provide emotional and behavioural support throughout the school day
- Support pupils during periods of dysregulation
- Assist students in accessing classwork and learning activities
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
- Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff
- Encourage confidence, independence, and engagement in learning
Class sizes are small (typically 6–7 pupils), with multiple support staff assigned to each class to ensure a high level of support.
The Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone who is:
- Calm, patient, and resilient
- Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
- Experienced working with children or young people with SEMH, ASD, PDA, or behavioural needs
- Confident managing challenging behaviour positively
- A strong communicator and team player
- Proactive and adaptable
Previous experience in education, youth work, mentoring, care, or support work is highly desirable.
If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this exciting 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant role in Bromley.
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Pay: £100.00-£110.00 per day
Application question(s):
- Do you Drive or use Public Transport?
- What is your Postcode?
Licence/Certification:
- DBS on the Update Service (preferred)
Work Location: In person
