Emotional Behavioural Specialist FTC


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	£28,041 – £29,560 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Romford, RM7 0XU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	17 Sept 2026
Closing date:	1 Oct 2026

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Emotional Behavioural Specialist FTCRM7 0XU£28,041 to £29,560 per year pa inc London Weighting (pro rata'd to 36hpw, 38 wpy)Temporary - Full-timeBarking & Dagenham College have an opportunity for you to to join a dynamic team working to support learners with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs, on a full-time, 36 hpw, fixed-term basis to 18th December 2027.We are seeking an enthusiastic, resilient, and compassionate Emotional Behaviour Lead to support learners in overcoming barriers to learning and achieving their full potential.The successful candidate will manage an allocated caseload of learners, with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), delivering targeted interventions and personalised 1:1 support to meet identified social, emotional, and behavioural needs. Working closely with teaching staff, families, and external agencies, you will help ensure that this provision is effectively implemented, monitored, and reviewed, enabling learners with SEND make progress towards their individual outcomes.What You’ll Be DoingYou will:Work with Curriculum, Learning Support Practitioners and Specialist LSPs to raise the learning attainment of students who have an emotional and behavioural barrier to their learningGive support to students, individually or in groups, so they can manage their emotional wellbeing, take part in learning and experience a sense of achievement.To assess and record support plans for learners who require strategies to manage their emotional behaviors that can challengeContribute to EHCP annual reviews and impart relevant information on learner’s support plan and progressTo engage with the college’s professional development and quality assurance processes in order to develop practice and provide the highest standards of education and care for the college’s young peopleWhat We’re Looking ForWe are looking for a passionate and committed individual who understands the transformational impact of education for SEND students.You should have:Training in the field of SENDLevel 2 English qualification or equivalentLevel 2 Math’s qualification or equivalentExperience of developing effective strategies to promote positive behaviour in studentsExperience of writing behaviour Support Plans or support plansExperience of managing challenging and or extreme behaviourIn addition, you will demonstrate:Strong Understanding of SEMH Needs - be able to improve learners emotional regulation, support to increase attendance and engagement, build stronger relationships between college, familes and learners, increase better academic and wellbeing outcomes

A knowledge of safeguarding and wellbeing - an understanding of safeguarding procedures, work with external agencies, ability to identify and support the wellbeing of a learner

Personal Qualities organised, professional under pressure, resilient and solution focused, good communication and listening skills with young people, manage an allocated case load of learners and devise interventions or 1:1 support.

Good Collaborative Skills - work well as a team, ability to collaborate with a support staff, teachers and external stakeholders

Good administrative skills - good report writing, devise support plans, monitor and assess learner outcomes.

Assess and MonitoStrong Understanding of SEMH Needs - be able to improve learners emotional regulation, support to increase attendance and engagement, build stronger relationships between college, familes and learners, increase better academic and wellbeing outcomesA knowledge of safeguarding and wellbeing - an understanding of safeguarding procedures, work with external agencies, ability to identify and support the wellbeing of a learnerPersonal Qualities organised, professional under pressure, resilient and solution focused, good communication and listening skills with young people, manage an allocated case load of learners and devise interventions or 1:1 support.Good Collaborative Skills - work well as a team, ability to collaborate with a support staff, teachers and external stakeholdersGood administrative skills - good report writing, devise support plans, monitor and assess learner outcomes.Assess and Monitor - Identify patterns of behaviour, triggers and barriers to learning and monitor attendance.What’s In It for You?We offer a wide range of benefits, including:A competitive salary of £28041 – £29560 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, dependent on qualifications and experienceGenerous holiday and pension packagesOngoing CPD and strong links with industryFree parking and access to travel-to-work and technology assistance schemesThe opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team focused on learner successAdvert closing date: 30/09/2026

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