SEN Behaviour Support Specialist (Post-16)

Uniform Education; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniform Education in Harrow is seeking a confident Behaviour Support Worker to join a specialist post-16 education setting for students aged 16–25 with SEN, SEMH and behavioural challenges. You will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support emotional regulation, engagement and progression.

The role is full-time, Monday–Friday during term-time, with a supportive team and opportunities to develop specialist behaviour support practice within a dedicated educational environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting young people with challenging behaviour.
• Confidence managing and de-escalating difficult situations.
• Calm, resilient and consistent approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• DBS on Update Service.
• Right to Work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support.
• Support students displaying challenging or distressed behaviour.
• Implement positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Help students identify triggers and develop emotional regulation skills.
• Build positive, consistent and trusting relationships.
• Support engagement in academic and vocational learning.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development.
• Follow individual behaviour support plans and EHCP targets.
• Work closely with teaching, pastoral and multidisciplinary staff

Skills

Behaviour support

De-escalation

Communication

Relationship-building

Professional boundaries

Job description

Uniform Education in Harrow is seeking a confident Behaviour Support Worker to join a specialist post-16 education setting for students aged 16–25 with SEN, SEMH and behavioural challenges. You will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to support emotional regulation, engagement and progression.

The role is full-time, Monday–Friday during term-time, with a supportive team and opportunities to develop specialist behaviour support practice within a dedicated educational environment.