Behaviour Support Assistant
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £100 - £117 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SOUTH EAST LONDON, LONDON |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Aug 2026 |
Summary
SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist
Full-time | Term-Time Only | September Start
£105 - £120 per day
Location: Lambeth
Are you a driven, resilient and passionate graduate looking to build a career in psychology, mental health, or specialist education? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive alternative provision in Lambeth, working with young people who require a therapeutic and nurturing approach to learning.
This role is ideal for aspiring Clinical, Educational or Forensic Psychologists seeking hands-on, impactful experience within a trauma-informed and relationship-focused environment in Lambeth.
The Role - SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist
- Provide targeted 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges and additional learning difficulties
- Implement positive behaviour strategies, de-escalation techniques and emotional regulation support
- Build strong, trusting relationships to promote engagement, resilience and confidence
- Support reintegration pathways into mainstream or further education settings
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary, trauma-informed team in Lambeth
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive and therapeutic learning environment
Why Apply?
- Outstanding opportunity for aspiring psychologists, therapists or counsellors
- Gain invaluable experience in SEMH, trauma-informed practice and behaviour intervention
- Work within a highly supportive, specialist setting
- Excellent staff-to-student ratios allowing meaningful impact
- Develop key skills in behaviour management, safeguarding and pastoral support
- A strong career pathway into psychology, mental health and specialist education roles
Ideal Candidate for SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist
We are looking for individuals who are:
- A Psychology Graduate or hold a related degree (desirable)
- Experienced in youth work, support work or SEN settings (advantageous)
- Passionate about mental health, SEN and behaviour support
- Resilient, proactive and emotionally intelligent
- Confident using behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
- Committed to making a real difference
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and gain hands-on experience as an SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist in Lambeth, apply now by submitting your CV.
SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist