SEMH & Behaviour Support Specialist – Secondary Education

Teaching Personnel; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to a wide range of local schools

Flexible work to suit your availability

Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant support

All pay rates include statutory holiday pay

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Mental Health & Behaviour Support Practitioner to work in secondary schools across Northumberland. This role involves providing targeted behaviour support to students facing behavioural, emotional, and social challenges.

You will engage with students in a supportive environment, implement behaviour management strategies, and work collaboratively with teaching staff. A Level 2+ Qualification in Education/Health Care is essential.

The position offers flexible hours and competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• Experience in a secondary school or SEMH setting.
• Knowledge of behaviour support strategies and trauma-informed practice.
• Team Teach or positive handling training.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support.
• Support students with challenging behaviour or additional learning barriers.
• Implement behaviour management strategies.
• Assist with de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies.
• Monitor and report on student behaviour and engagement.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Strong behaviour management skills

Communication skills

Resilient and adaptable approach

Education

Level 2+ Qualification in Education / Health Care or related

Job description

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Mental Health & Behaviour Support Practitioner to work in secondary schools across Northumberland. This role involves providing targeted behaviour support to students facing behavioural, emotional, and social challenges.

You will engage with students in a supportive environment, implement behaviour management strategies, and work collaboratively with teaching staff. A Level 2+ Qualification in Education/Health Care is essential.

The position offers flexible hours and competitive pay rates.