SEMH Behaviour Support Tutor

Academics; Devizes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Devizes is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to support students with SEMH in a specialist education setting. This full-time role runs 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of £90-£105 per day and an ASAP start.

You will build trusted relationships, assist with learning needs, and help create a calm, safe learning environment while collaborating with teachers and staff.

Qualifications

• Psychology graduate or studying towards a related degree.
• Experience in youth work, support work, education or mentoring.
• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.
• Confident, patient and resilient.
• Able to build positive relationships with challenging or vulnerable young people.
• Interested in SEMH and specialist education.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and act as a consistent source of support.
• Support young people with SEMH and additional learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement with learning.
• Help students develop confidence, independence and positive coping strategies.
• Support students who may struggle within a mainstream classroom environment.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and other professionals to provide consistent support.
• Help create a calm, safe and positive learning environment.

Skills

Psychology degree

Youth work experience

Patience and resilience

Relationship building

SEMH experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Job description

Academics in Devizes is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to support students with SEMH in a specialist education setting. This full-time role runs 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of £90-£105 per day and an ASAP start.

You will build trusted relationships, assist with learning needs, and help create a calm, safe learning environment while collaborating with teachers and staff.