Behaviour Support Worker

Academics Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Croydon is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to join our SEMH specialist team on a full-time basis. The role supports students aged 4-16, building trust and promoting positive engagement inside and outside the classroom.

You will de-escalate challenging behaviour, mentor students, deliver targeted interventions, and work closely with teaching staff and external professionals to help pupils re-engage with education and their futures.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs.
• Ability to de-escalate challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in and out of class.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour.
• Act as a positive role model and mentor.
• Deliver targeted interventions and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Relationship-building

Behaviour management

Engaging hard-to-reach youth

Team player

Urban background

Job description

Behaviour Support Worker

Location: Croydon Start Date: ASAP Full-Time | Monday - Friday All-age setting: supporting children aged 4-16 years Pay rate: £100 - £110 per day

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most in Croydon? We are an SEMH specialist SEN school in Croydon seeking resilient, empathetic, and committed individuals to join our team. This role is ideal for people who understand the realities many of our students face and can build strong, trusting relationships that support positive change.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• Behaviour Support Worker or youth work
• Counselling or therapeutic support
• Supporting children with challenging behaviour in Westminster
• Supporting young people vulnerable to gang involvement or exploitation
• Working with children affected by drug-related environments or poverty
• Trauma-informed practice and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
• Behaviour support worker or intervention roles
• Community outreach or support intervention programmes
• Sports coaching or activity-based youth engagement

What we're looking for in a Behaviour Support Worker:

• Strong relationship-building skills
• Calm, confident approach to behaviour management
• Ability to engage and motivate hard-to-reach young people
• A team player with a proactive mindset
• Urban-minded individuals who can relate to the backgrounds of our students

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting students with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour
• Acting as a positive role model and mentor
• Delivering targeted interventions and support strategies
• Working closely with teaching staff and external professionals

This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to positively impact lives and help young people in Croydon re-engage with education and their futures.

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