Behaviour Support Assistant – SEMH (Secondary Boys) Location: Newham, East London Job Type: Full-time, Long-term Salary: £89 per day upwards Start: 23/02/26 Description: Axcis are working with a secondary boys’ school in Newham that is looking to appoint a Behaviour Support Assistant to work with teenage pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs) and challenging behaviour. This Behaviour Support Assistant role focuses on supporting KS3 and KS4 boys, many of whom require strong role models, clear boundaries and consistent support to help them remain engaged in education. The role involves a mix of 1:1 and small-group support, both in and out of the classroom. The school is particularly interested in candidates with experience working with teenage boys, whether in schools, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, PRUs or alternative provision settings. You will be supporting pupils who may struggle with authority, emotional regulation and behaviour in a mainstream environment. Key Responsibilities: • Supporting teenage boys with SEMH and challenging behaviour • Acting as a positive role model and consistent adult presence • Supporting behaviour management and de-escalation strategies • Working closely with pastoral, behaviour and SEND teams • Supporting pupils at risk of exclusion to remain in education Ideal Candidate: • Experience as a Behaviour Support Assistant, SEN TA, Youth Worker, Mentor or similar • Confident working with secondary-aged boys • Calm, resilient and able to set firm but fair boundaries • Background in youth work, sports coaching, mentoring or behaviour support is highly desirable • Available full-time Why this school: • Strong pastoral and wellbeing focus • Clear behaviour and support structures • Supportive leadership team Why Axcis: • SEND specialists with SEMH expertise • Access to free training and CPD • Long-term placements with progression<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Paul Gaul on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1023.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Paul Gaul&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1023</strong></strong>