Behavior Support Worker

Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Specialist

Location: Southwark

Start Date: September 2026

Full–Time Monday – Friday

All–age setting: supporting children aged 4–16 years

Pay rate: 95 – 105 per day

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most in Southwark?

We are an SEMH/EBD specialist SEN school in Southwark seeking resilient, empathetic, and committed individuals to join our team. This role is ideal for people who understand the realities many of our students face and can build strong, trusting relationships that support positive change.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

Mentoring or youth work

Counselling or therapeutic support

Supporting children with challenging behaviour

Working with Looked After Children (LAC)

Supporting young people vulnerable to gang involvement or exploitation

Working with children affected by drug–related environments or poverty

Trauma–informed practice and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)

Behaviour support or intervention roles

Community outreach or support intervention programmes

Sports coaching or activity–based youth engagement

This role suits individuals who bring real–world understanding, patience, and consistency. Many of our students in Southwark have experienced disruption, instability, or trauma, and need adults who can provide structure, boundaries, and genuine care.

What we're looking for:

Strong relationship–building skills

Calm, confident approach to behaviour management

Ability to engage and motivate hard–to–reach young people

A team player with a proactive mindset

Urban–minded individuals who can relate to the backgrounds of our students

What you'll be doing:

Supporting students with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom

Managing and de–escalating challenging behaviour

Acting as a positive role model and mentor

Delivering targeted interventions and support strategies

Working closely with teaching staff and external professionals

This is more than a job – it's an opportunity to positively impact lives and help young people in Southwark re–engage with education and their futures.

If you have the experience, resilience, and drive to support vulnerable young people in an urban SEMH setting in Southwark, we want to hear from you.

Ad ID: 5418380690