SEND Behaviour Assistant - Education

SEND Behaviour Assistant
£15.50–£16.29 per hour | Monday to Friday | Full-time | CPD-accredited training provided

Are you calm under pressure and motivated by helping children overcome barriers to learning?
Do you want to make a genuine difference for pupils with special educational needs and behavioural challenges?

Aspira Education is recruiting SEND Behaviour Assistants to work in Derbyshire schools, supporting learners who need structured, trauma-informed support to succeed. This is a brilliant opportunity for anyone with experience in care, mental health, teaching assistant roles, psychology, or SEND settings — or those with lived experience and a heart for impact.

You’ll be part of a supportive team, helping pupils feel safe, focused, and valued — even when the day doesn’t go to plan.

About the Role

As a SEND Behaviour Assistant, you’ll:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis in specialist or mainstream settings
• Use consistent strategies to help manage behaviour, emotions, and classroom routines
• Support learning alongside the teacher, adapting your approach to meet individual needs
• Help children navigate transitions, social situations, and sensory overload
• Work with SENCOs, DSLs, and therapists to implement support plans effectively

This is a full-time, term-time position — Monday to Friday — and we’ll match you with a setting that aligns with your strengths and experience.

What We’re Looking For

This role could suit you if:

• You’ve supported children or vulnerable people in care, school, residential, or mental health settings
• You have a background in psychology, SEND, behaviour support, or emotional wellbeing
• You’re naturally calm, patient, and able to build strong relationships with young people
• You want your work to have real meaning and long-term impact

You don’t need formal qualifications — just a supportive nature and the right mindset.

All applicants must have:

• The right to work in the UK
• A clear Enhanced DBS (or be willing to apply)
• Two recent references
• A willingness to complete free online safeguarding training

What You’ll Get

• £15.50–£16.29 per hour (paid weekly via Parasol – our FCSA-accredited umbrella partner)
• Free CPD-accredited training via the Aspira Training Academy
• Coaching in SEND strategies, trauma-informed practice, and behaviour support
• Ongoing support from a team who understands the complexities of your role

Why Join Aspira?

Aspira Education is a Derbyshire-based, REC-accredited SEND agency led by a qualified teacher and national recruiter. We believe that the best support staff are trained, trusted, and truly valued.

You bring calm where there’s chaos — and belief where there’s doubt. That changes everything.

Safeguarding Commitment

Aspira Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must be willing to undergo safeguarding and background checks, including an Enhanced DBS.

Apply Now

To apply or ask any questions, email info@aspiraeducation.co.uk.
We’ll respond within 24 hours.