Description
Behaviour Support Assistant - Primary School
Location: Bow, Tower Hamlets
Pay: £92.63 - £105 per day
Hours: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP
Make a Lasting Difference in a Child's School Journey
Are you passionate about supporting children who need additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed in school? We are seeking a resilient, patient, and nurturing Behaviour Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Bow, Tower Hamlets.
This rewarding role involves supporting pupils who may experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and behavioural challenges that can impact their learning. You'll play a key role in helping children build confidence, develop positive coping strategies, and engage more successfully in education.
Working closely with teachers, the SENCO, and pastoral staff, you'll provide targeted support that helps pupils feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.
The Role
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:
Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
Build positive relationships that encourage trust, confidence, and engagement.
Support pupils in managing emotions, frustrations, and anxiety.
Use calm, consistent behaviour management strategies to reduce barriers to learning.
Assist children in re-engaging with lessons following challenging situations.
Reinforce positive behaviour, routines, and school expectations.
Support classroom learning and targeted intervention programmes.
Work collaboratively with teaching, SEND, and pastoral teams.
Encourage pupils to develop resilience, independence, and self-regulation skills.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Has experience supporting children with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs.
Remains calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.
Understands the importance of building positive relationships and maintaining clear boundaries.
Can adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of each child.
Is proactive, reliable, and confident using their initiative.
Has experience as a Behaviour Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Support Worker, or in a similar role.
Holds a CACHE Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (desirable but not essential).
Can commit to a full-time, long-term position.
The School
This inclusive primary school is committed to providing a supportive environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive the encouragement, consistency, and guidance they need to succeed both academically and personally.
Located in Bow, Tower Hamlets, the school benefits from excellent transport links and is easily accessible from Stratford, Mile End, Poplar, Whitechapel, and surrounding East London areas.
Why Apply?
Long-term opportunity within a supportive primary school.
Competitive daily rates of pay.
Meaningful work that makes a genuine impact on children's lives.
Valuable experience working alongside experienced SEND and pastoral professionals.
Opportunity to support pupils in overcoming barriers and reaching their full potential.
If you're passionate about supporting young people and have the patience, resilience, and dedication to help pupils succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this rewarding Behaviour Support Assistant role in Tower Hamlets.
INDLON
Location: Bow, Tower Hamlets
Pay: £92.63 - £105 per day
Hours: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP
Make a Lasting Difference in a Child's School Journey
Are you passionate about supporting children who need additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed in school? We are seeking a resilient, patient, and nurturing Behaviour Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Bow, Tower Hamlets.
This rewarding role involves supporting pupils who may experience Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and behavioural challenges that can impact their learning. You'll play a key role in helping children build confidence, develop positive coping strategies, and engage more successfully in education.
Working closely with teachers, the SENCO, and pastoral staff, you'll provide targeted support that helps pupils feel safe, understood, and ready to learn.
The Role
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:
Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
Build positive relationships that encourage trust, confidence, and engagement.
Support pupils in managing emotions, frustrations, and anxiety.
Use calm, consistent behaviour management strategies to reduce barriers to learning.
Assist children in re-engaging with lessons following challenging situations.
Reinforce positive behaviour, routines, and school expectations.
Support classroom learning and targeted intervention programmes.
Work collaboratively with teaching, SEND, and pastoral teams.
Encourage pupils to develop resilience, independence, and self-regulation skills.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
Has experience supporting children with SEMH, behavioural needs, or additional learning needs.
Remains calm, patient, and professional in challenging situations.
Understands the importance of building positive relationships and maintaining clear boundaries.
Can adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of each child.
Is proactive, reliable, and confident using their initiative.
Has experience as a Behaviour Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Youth Worker, Support Worker, or in a similar role.
Holds a CACHE Level 2 or Level 3 qualification (desirable but not essential).
Can commit to a full-time, long-term position.
The School
This inclusive primary school is committed to providing a supportive environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils receive the encouragement, consistency, and guidance they need to succeed both academically and personally.
Located in Bow, Tower Hamlets, the school benefits from excellent transport links and is easily accessible from Stratford, Mile End, Poplar, Whitechapel, and surrounding East London areas.
Why Apply?
Long-term opportunity within a supportive primary school.
Competitive daily rates of pay.
Meaningful work that makes a genuine impact on children's lives.
Valuable experience working alongside experienced SEND and pastoral professionals.
Opportunity to support pupils in overcoming barriers and reaching their full potential.
If you're passionate about supporting young people and have the patience, resilience, and dedication to help pupils succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this rewarding Behaviour Support Assistant role in Tower Hamlets.
INDLON