SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist – Lewisham

Academics Ltd; London Borough of Lewisham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Lewisham is seeking a committed Behaviour Support Worker to help pupils aged 4-16 in an SEMH setting. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with an ASAP start. You will build trusted relationships and provide structure, boundaries, and care to students facing disruption or trauma.

You will de-escalate challenging behaviour, deliver targeted interventions, and collaborate with teaching staff and external professionals to support re-engagement with education and futures.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Calm, confident approach to behaviour management.
• Ability to engage and motivate hard-to-reach young people.
• Team player with proactive mindset.
• Able to relate to students' backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Behaviour support

Counselling

Trauma-informed

Youth work

Boundary setting

Job description

Academics Ltd in Lewisham is seeking a committed Behaviour Support Worker to help pupils aged 4-16 in an SEMH setting. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with an ASAP start. You will build trusted relationships and provide structure, boundaries, and care to students facing disruption or trauma.

You will de-escalate challenging behaviour, deliver targeted interventions, and collaborate with teaching staff and external professionals to support re-engagement with education and futures.