Dynamic SEMH Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Boys' School

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd is seeking a confident Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join a specialist boys' SEMH school in Wandsworth. You will provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support and help pupils manage emotions using de-escalation strategies.

We welcome applicants with experience in SEMH settings, youth work or care backgrounds. A calm, patient, and resilient approach, plus strong boundaries and excellent communication, are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour.
• Experience in SEMH schools or similar settings.
• Calm, patient and resilient with strong boundaries.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support.
• Manage challenging behaviour and emotional dysregulation.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Use de-escalation strategies to support learning.
• Record and monitor behaviour and wellbeing.
• Work with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff.
• Support pupils inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

Behaviour support

SEMH experience

De-escalation

Behaviour management

Communication

Youth work

Teenage boys

DBS clearance

Boundary maintenance

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment Ltd is seeking a confident Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join a specialist boys' SEMH school in Wandsworth. You will provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support and help pupils manage emotions using de-escalation strategies.

We welcome applicants with experience in SEMH settings, youth work or care backgrounds. A calm, patient, and resilient approach, plus strong boundaries and excellent communication, are essential for success in this role.