Details:
- Salary: £92.56 - 95 - Day
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Ashford Kent
- Date: 19 hours ago
Description:
SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist, Ashford
Academics are currently recruiting for a SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist to join a welcoming and supportive school in Ashford.
This is an excellent opportunity for a resilient, patient and dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
You will be working closely with pupils who may display challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation and difficulties engaging with education. Your role will be to provide consistent, tailored support, helping pupils manage their emotions, develop positive coping strategies and build the confidence and skills needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
The successful candidate will play an important role in building trusting relationships, promoting positive behaviour and creating a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.
The ideal candidate will:
Have experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs and/or challenging behaviour.
Be confident managing challenging situations and supporting emotional regulation.
Have a calm, patient and resilient approach.
Be skilled at building positive relationships with pupils who may struggle to engage with education.
Understand the importance of consistency, boundaries and positive behaviour strategies.
Be passionate about helping young people develop socially, emotionally and academically.
Have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
The role:
Location: Ashford, Kent.
Position: SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist.
Supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Providing 1:1 and small-group behavioural support.
Encouraging emotional regulation, positive relationships and engagement with learning.
Helping pupils develop confidence, independence and positive social skills.
Whether you are an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Learning Support Assistant or have a background in youth work, residential care or similar support settings, we would love to hear from you!
Interested? Apply today or contact Ollie at Academics to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy