Behaviour Support Assistant (SEN)
Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Portsmouth
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term
Pay Rate: £85 – £100 per day
About the Role
Help change the direction of a young person’s future.
Supply Desk is recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist school supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs. You’ll become a trusted adult, helping students build resilience, confidence and positive routines that enable them to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
- Support pupils with EHCPs.
- Monitor academic and emotional progress.
- Create a nurturing classroom environment.
- Work closely with support staff and families.
- Promote independence and positive outcomes.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- SEND experience desirable.
- Creative and adaptable teaching style.
- Excellent classroom management.
- DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
What the School Offers
- Small class sizes.
- Outstanding CPD opportunities.
- Collaborative leadership team.
- Long-term progression.
- Competitive daily rates.
How to Apply
Email: hampshire@supplydesk.co.uk
Phone: 02380 230340
Job Types: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: £168.00 – £232.00 per day
Work Location: In person
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.
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.