Behaviour Support Assistant – SEMH School – Epping | September Start
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs to overcome barriers and achieve their full potential?
We are working with a fantastic specialist SEMH school in Epping that is looking to appoint a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to join their supportive team from September.
This specialist school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, providing a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where positive relationships and emotional wellbeing are at the heart of everything they do. The school is committed to helping pupils develop confidence, self-regulation, and the skills they need to successfully engage with education.
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and the wider support team to provide individualised support for pupils both in and out of the classroom. You will help pupils manage their emotions, develop positive behaviours, build resilience, and access learning through consistent routines and supportive strategies.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, SEND, or challenging behaviour
- Be calm, patient, and resilient when supporting pupils through difficult situations
- Have a genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning
- Be confident in building trusting and positive relationships with pupils
- Be able to work effectively as part of a supportive and collaborative team
This is a rewarding opportunity to join a dedicated SEMH school where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people every day. The school offers a supportive environment, ongoing training, and opportunities to develop your career within specialist education.
If you're looking for a role where you can have a lasting positive impact and support pupils to reach their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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