Behaviour Support Assistant – Luton
£95-£115 per day | Flexible & Ongoing Work | Immediate Starts Available
CER Education are recruiting experienced Behaviour Support Assistants to work with schools in Luton and the surrounding areas.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have previous experience supporting children or young people with behavioural challenges and can confidently build positive relationships, manage challenging situations and help pupils remain engaged in their education.
Experience gained within schools, SEND settings, alternative provision, PRUs, youth work, care or other behaviour-focused environments may be highly relevant.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support for pupils who require additional intervention
- Support pupils displaying challenging or disruptive behaviour in a calm and consistent manner
- Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
- Identify potential triggers and help pupils regulate their emotions and behaviour
- Encourage positive choices, engagement and participation in learning
- Follow individual behaviour plans, support plans and EHCPs where appropriate
- Help pupils develop their confidence, resilience and social skills
- Support teachers in maintaining a safe, positive and productive classroom
- Build trusted professional relationships with pupils who may struggle within a traditional classroom environment
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to provide consistent support
Who We’re Looking For
Previous behaviour support experience is important for this role.
You could be a great fit if you have experience as a:
- Behaviour Support Assistant
- Teaching Assistant with behaviour experience
- Learning Support Assistant
- SEND Teaching Assistant
- Pastoral Support Worker
- Youth Worker
- Mentor
- Support Worker
You should also have:
- Experience working with children or young people with behavioural challenges
- Confidence responding to challenging situations calmly and professionally
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A patient, resilient and consistent approach
- A genuine desire to help young people overcome barriers to learning
- The ability to provide suitable references for previous experience
Why Work Through CER Education?
- Flexible work to suit your availability
- Regular and ongoing school placements
- Fully funded CPD to support your professional development
- Opportunities to gain experience across different education settings
- £250 refer-a-friend bonus
- Support from experienced CER Education consultants
Apply Today
If you have experience supporting challenging behaviour and want to make a genuine difference to children and young people in Luton, we want to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to be considered for Behaviour Support Assistant opportunities in Luton.
Safeguarding Statement
CER Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must provide suitable references.
CER is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional service for all. All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.
