Behaviour Support Assistant (EW-BSA/EG)

Overview

Reference
EW-BSA/EG

Salary
£89.05 - £110/day

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- South East England -- West Sussex -- East Grinstead

Job Type
Temporary

Posted
04 March 2026

Closing date
14 Mar 2026 23:59


Behaviour Support Assistants – Primary & Secondary

Location: East Grinstead & Surrounding Areas Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time – Flexible Start Dates Daily Rate: £89.05 – £110 Hours: School hours (typically 08:30–15:30)

 

Support Pupils Who Need You Most

This role is ideal for someone who is calm, patient and motivated to help children overcome behavioural, emotional and social barriers to learning. As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you’ll work closely with pupils who need additional guidance, helping them feel safe, regulated and ready to learn in classrooms across East Grinstead.

Whether you’re looking for full‑time work or flexible day‑to‑day placements, you’ll be placed in schools where your support can make a genuine difference.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional and social needs

  • Providing one‑to‑one or small‑group support to help pupils stay focused and engaged

  • Using positive behaviour strategies and de‑escalation techniques

  • Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and self‑regulation skills

  • Assisting teachers with classroom routines and personalised support plans

  • Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to support pupil wellbeing

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience working with children or young people (behaviour or SEN experience is an advantage)

  • A calm, patient and adaptable approach

  • Confidence supporting pupils who may be dysregulated, anxious or struggling emotionally

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

 

Why Join Supply Desk?

  • Flexible work that fits around your lifestyle

  • Access to specialist behaviour and SEN‑focused CPD

  • Supportive consultants who value your wellbeing and success

  • Earn up to £150 with our Refer‑a‑Friend scheme

To apply, please visit www.supplydesk.co.uk or click the ‘Apply Now’ button. For more information, contact Emrys Woodhatch on 01273 609 993.   

Refer a friend: Receive up to £100 for successfully referring someone you think may be suitable for the role – subject to them being successful.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates. 

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles. 


Contact information

Lilia Erskine

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