Behaviour Support Assistant

Description

Behaviour Support Specialist – Tower Hamlets

Location: Tower Hamlets

Pay: From £100 per day (PAYE)

Start Date: Immediate and September 2025 starts available

Focus Areas: Behaviour Support | SEN | Intervention | Teacher Training Pathway

Are you passionate about supporting young people who face behavioural challenges?

Do you have the resilience, empathy, and drive to help pupils succeed both inside and outside the classroom?

TeacherActive is working with a number of inclusive and high-achieving schools in Tower Hamlets, who are seeking Behaviour Support Specialists to join their teams. These roles are available for immediate start as well as the September 2025 intake and are ideal for individuals who are considering a long-term career in education, youth work, or behavioural support.

What’s in It for You:

From £100 per day (PAYE) – Competitive daily rate

Teacher Training Route – Clear progression for those looking to move into teaching

Specialist CPD – Training in behaviour management, de-escalation techniques, and trauma-informed approaches

Work with Targeted Pupils – Support students with behavioural needs on a 1:1 and small group basis

Experienced Mentoring – Learn from SENCOs, pastoral leads, and behaviour specialists

Structured Support – Work within a strong, experienced inclusion and pastoral team

Long-Term, Full-Time Roles – Build trust and consistency with pupils who need it most

Career Development – Opportunity to transition into school-based mental health, inclusion, or teaching roles

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

Has experience working with children or young people displaying challenging behaviour

Comes from a background in education, youth work, psychology, or social care

Is resilient, calm under pressure, and able to manage behaviour confidently

Can build trusting relationships with students who need consistency and understanding

Is willing to support pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) needs

Is proactive, team-oriented, and eager to learn

Is available for an immediate start or September 2025

Whether you’ve worked in a school, a PRU, a youth centre, or another support setting — this role gives you the platform to make a real difference and take the next step in your career.

Apply Today

Make a meaningful impact in a Tower Hamlets school.

Send your CV or contact David Keogh at

(url removed) for more information.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services

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