Behaviour Support Assistant – Horsham

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to join our educational team in Horsham. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils who may experience social, emotional, behavioural, or additional learning needs, helping them to engage positively with education and achieve their full potential.

Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and external professionals, you will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support for students with behavioural, emotional, and social needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage engagement in learning activities.
• Assist in implementing individual behaviour support plans and strategies.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, acting as a consistent and supportive role model.
• Support students in developing emotional regulation, resilience, and social skills.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents, and external agencies where appropriate.
• Monitor and record student progress, behaviour, and wellbeing.
• Help maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational, care, youth work, or support setting is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Relevant qualifications in education, childcare, psychology, youth work, or behaviour support are advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in young people’s lives.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Career progression opportunities within education and support services.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks, and compliance with safeguarding procedures.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting students to succeed and would like to be part of a dedicated educational team in Horsham, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

WHY APPLY?

• Long-term stable roles available
• Full training and ongoing support
• Weekly pay
• Competitive daily rates (£90–£110)
• Rewarding, life-changing work
• Opportunities across Sussex SEND schools

*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above
position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work
visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink
Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

• Provide details for us
  to complete reference checks before employment.
• Provide an Enhanced DBS
  on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can
  assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all
share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure
that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new
employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to
all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of
applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not
contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been
unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for
positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed
calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to
reach you. Thank you.*