Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Boys' SEMH School - Wandsworth

Veritas Education recruitment ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is recruiting a confident Behaviour Teaching Assistant to support a boys' SEMH school in Wandsworth. You will provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support, build positive relationships and help pupils engage with learning.

The role is full-time, term-time only, ASAP start. Experience in SEMH settings and strong de-escalation skills are valued; Enhanced DBS is required, and you will work with teachers and SENCOs to maintain a safe, structured environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour.
• Background in SEMH settings, PRUs, or related provision.
• Confident managing incidents and maintaining boundaries.
• Strong de-escalation and behaviour management skills.
• Willingness to work closely with teachers and other professionals.
• Enhanced DBS (or positive safeguarding checks) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and barriers to learning.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Utilise de-escalation strategies to manage challenging situations.
• Record and monitor behaviour and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff.
• Maintain a safe, structured learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour support

De-escalation

Communication

Boundary setting

Resilience

Youth work

Job description

Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Boys' SEMH School - Wandsworth

Are you a confident, resilient and experienced Behaviour Teaching Assistant who can build strong relationships with young people and manage challenging behaviour effectively?

We are recruiting for a Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join a specialist boys' SEMH school in Wandsworth, supporting secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and challenging behaviour.

This role would suit someone who is calm under pressure, confident setting boundaries and able to use positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies to help pupils manage their emotions and engage with education.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support.
• Support pupils with challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation and barriers to learning.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Use effective de-escalation and behaviour management strategies.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, confidence and social development.
• Help pupils recognise triggers and develop positive coping strategies.
• Encourage pupils to engage positively with learning.
• Support pupils inside and outside the classroom.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging situations.
• Follow individual behaviour, risk and support plans.
• Record and monitor behaviour, progress and wellbeing.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, SENCOs and other professionals.
• Help maintain a safe, structured and consistent environment.

Who We're Looking For

• Strong experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour.
• Experience in SEMH schools, PRUs, alternative provision, residential care, youth work or behaviour support.
• Confidence managing incidents of challenging or dysregulated behaviour.
• Strong de-escalation and behaviour management skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• The ability to maintain professional boundaries while building trust.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working with teenage boys would be beneficial.
• A background in youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, care, security or support work would be advantageous.
• Valid Child and Adult DBS essential.

You don't necessarily need previous classroom experience. If you have strong hands-on experience managing challenging behaviour and supporting young people, we'd like to hear from you.

Why This Role?

• Full-time, term-time only.
• ASAP start.
• Specialist boys' SEMH school in Wandsworth.
• Supportive and experienced team.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Valuable experience within specialist education.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.

This role is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'