Behaviour Support - SEMH Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker for a role in Leicester. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs and assist in managing challenging behaviours within a supportive educational setting.

You will implement de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour strategies, building strong relationships with students while working closely with teachers and the wider support team to maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour or SEMH.
• Patient, empathetic, resilient and consistent.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Help students regulate emotions and manage challenging situations.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to create a safe learning environment.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour support

De-escalation

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Job description

Behaviour Support Worker - Leicester

Immediate Start | Full-Time Opportunities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the patience, resilience and enthusiasm to support students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Worker to join a specialist education setting in Leicester, supporting students who present with challenging behaviour and complex SEMH needs.

About the Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Support students displaying challenging behaviour, helping them regulate their emotions and manage difficult situations.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and positive choices.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider support team to create a safe, supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH or additional needs.
• Is patient, resilient, empathetic and consistent.
• Can remain calm and confident in challenging situations.
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Is passionate about helping young people reach their full potential.
• Experience in a school, PRU, alternative provision, residential care or youth work setting would be highly beneficial.