SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant

Engage Education; Worthing; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Education is recruiting a Positive Behaviour Assistant for an all-through school in Lancing. You will support pupils with SEMH across primary and secondary phases, adopting a calm, proactive approach to behaviour management and building trusting relationships.

The role is full-time with an immediate start and potential to become permanent. Training is provided, and prior SEMH experience is desirable. GCSEs at C/4 or above are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH and challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Passionate about supporting pupils to overcome barriers to learning.
• Calm, proactive approach to behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across primary and secondary with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Work flexibly across age groups per school needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and act as a role model.
• Use de-escalation techniques to support distressed pupils.
• Support positive behaviour and keep pupils engaged in learning.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to minimise disruption.
• Encourage pupil confidence, resilience and independence.
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil engagement and progress.
• Remain calm and proactive in challenging situations.
• Work full-time, 8:15am – 3:30pm.

Skills

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Resilience

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C/4 or above)

Job description

Engage Education is recruiting a Positive Behaviour Assistant for an all-through school in Lancing. You will support pupils with SEMH across primary and secondary phases, adopting a calm, proactive approach to behaviour management and building trusting relationships.

The role is full-time with an immediate start and potential to become permanent. Training is provided, and prior SEMH experience is desirable. GCSEs at C/4 or above are required.