Behaviour Specialist

Academics Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Long-term opportunity in Ashford

Competitive pay

Job summary

Academics Ltd. is seeking a Behaviour Specialist to support pupils with SEMH needs in a school setting in Ashford.

You will work to help pupils develop coping strategies, build confidence, and overcome barriers to learning, while maintaining a safe, structured environment. The ideal candidate has experience in behaviour support or SEMH, with strong communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Calm, patient, and resilient in high-pressure situations.
• Confident in managing challenging behaviour and emotional dysregulation.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies.
• Use de-escalation techniques to manage difficult situations.
• Help pupils recognise and regulate their emotions.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Job description

Behaviour Specialist - AshfordAcademics are currently recruiting an experienced and dedicated

Behaviour Specialist

to work within a school in Ashford.The successful candidate will support pupils who struggle with emotional regulation and display challenging behaviour, helping them develop positive coping strategies, build confidence and overcome barriers to learning.This role would suit someone with experience in SEMH, behaviour support or working with vulnerable children and young people.

The Role

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Implementing positive behaviour management strategies.
• Using appropriate de-escalation techniques to manage challenging situations.
• Helping pupils recognise and regulate their emotions.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Working alongside teachers and support staff to maintain a safe and structured learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in behaviour support, SEMH or a similar setting.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour and emotional dysregulation.
• Calm, patient and resilient, particularly in high-pressure situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable pupils.

What Academics Can Offer

• Full-time work, 5 days per week.
• Long-term opportunity in Ashford.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local education consultant.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.