SEMH Behaviour Support Worker & Youth Mentor

Academics; Sutton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Worker to join our Sutton team. You will support students aged 4-16 with SEMH needs in a specialist school setting, helping them re-engage with education and their futures. Start date September 2026.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday with a pay rate of £95-£105 per day. You will build strong relationships, de-escalate challenging behaviour, and work with teachers and external professionals to deliver targeted

Qualifications

• Experience in mentoring or youth work.
• Counselling or therapeutic support exposure.
• Experience with supporting children who exhibit challenging behaviour.
• Experience with Looked After Children (LAC) preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice or ACEs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom.
• Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour.
• Act as a positive role model and mentor to students.
• Deliver targeted interventions and support strategies.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and external professionals.

Job description

Academics is seeking an SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Worker to join our Sutton team. You will support students aged 4-16 with SEMH needs in a specialist school setting, helping them re-engage with education and their futures. Start date September 2026.

This full-time role runs Monday to Friday with a pay rate of £95-£105 per day. You will build strong relationships, de-escalate challenging behaviour, and work with teachers and external professionals to deliver targeted