SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist

Justteachers Ltd; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. are partnering with a nurturing SEMH school in King’s Lynn to recruit a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant for a full-time role from September. The position starts on supply with a view to permanence after a successful trial.

You will support pupils with SEMH needs, helping them engage with learning and build positive relationships in a caring, structured environment. Experience in education or youth work, plus strong behaviour management, are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• The ability to build positive professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents/carers.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work alone or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent behaviour and emotional support to pupils with SEMH needs throughout the school day.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence, resilience, and engagement.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and the SENCO to implement individual behaviour support strategies.
• Support pupils in accessing learning activities both within the classroom and in small-group or one-to-one settings.
• Promote positive behaviour through de-escalation techniques and restorative approaches.
• Encourage the development of social, emotional, and communication skills.
• Support pupils during transitions, breaktimes, and other less structured parts of the school day where required.
• Adapt approaches to meet individual learning, behavioural, and emotional needs.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff on behavior, engagement, and wellbeing.
• Help create a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment.
• Promote safeguarding and pupil welfare at all times.
• Uphold the school’s values and commitment to supporting every learner to achieve success.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Empathy

Resilience

Teamwork

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Justteachers Ltd. are partnering with a nurturing SEMH school in King’s Lynn to recruit a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant for a full-time role from September. The position starts on supply with a view to permanence after a successful trial.

You will support pupils with SEMH needs, helping them engage with learning and build positive relationships in a caring, structured environment. Experience in education or youth work, plus strong behaviour management, are highly valued.