Social, Emotional & Behavioural Support Practitioner (SEN)

Key Health; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist education provider in Surrey is seeking a Social, Emotional & Behavioural Support Practitioner (SEN) to support young people aged 11-16 with Autism. You will play a crucial role in promoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour, working closely with a dedicated team. Essential qualifications include GCSE Maths and English and experience with SEN. The role offers numerous benefits, including pension, health cash plan, and a £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus.

Benefits

Pension and life assurance

24/7 GP access

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work and Car Scheme

£1,000 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Experience managing challenging behaviour.
• Practitioner-level training in therapeutic or behavioural support is desirable.
• Experience running nurture or social skills groups is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1, small group and class-based emotional and behavioural support sessions.
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils and families.
• Contribute to Annual Reviews and pastoral planning.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people with SEN

Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Knowledge of social, emotional and behavioural development

Ability to work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above)

Job description

Social, Emotional & Behavioural Support Practitioner (SEN)

Location: Surrey
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Term Time Only

Working Pattern: 08:15 start daily
Finish times: Mon-Wed 16:45 | Thu 17:00 | Fri 16:00

Salary: £30,000 - £32,500 per annum (depending on qualifications)

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, values-led specialist education provider with an outstanding reputation for staff support, development and wellbeing. As a Social, Emotional & Behavioural Support Practitioner (SEN), you will play a vital role in helping young people aged 11-16 with Autism and associated needs to thrive socially, emotionally and academically within a nurturing, well-resourced setting. You will work closely with a highly supportive pastoral and SEND team to deliver structured interventions that promote emotional regulation, positive behaviour and full access to learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1, small group and class-based emotional and behavioural support sessions
• Support emotional regulation, behaviour management and engagement with learning
• Assist with assessments and maintain accurate progress data
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils and families
• Provide play- and arts-based therapeutic learning experiences
• Promote inclusive practice across the school
• Support staff working with pupils' emotional and behavioural needs
• Contribute to Annual Reviews and pastoral planning
• Support training and embedding of emotional wellbeing strategies

Essential Requirements

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above)
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Knowledge of social, emotional and behavioural development
• Experience managing challenging behaviour
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Practitioner-level training in therapeutic or behavioural support (or willingness to train)
• Team Teach or similar behaviour support training
• Experience running nurture or social skills groups
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SLD or PMLD

What's on Offer

• Pension and life assurance
• 24/7 GP access for you and your household
• Health cash plan (dental, optical, etc.)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Car Scheme
• £1,000 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Safeguarding

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and relevant pre-employment checks. The employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and is an equal opportunities employer