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Philosophy Education
Behaviour Specialist
Central London, London
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 7 hours ago
- Salary
- 120.00 - 150.00 GBP Daily
- Recruiter
- Philosophy Education
- Closes
- 10 Apr 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Freelance
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Behaviour Support Assistant
Secondary School Greenwich
Full–time
Start Date: After February Half Term
Are you calm under pressure and passionate about making a difference in young people s lives?
A large, inclusive secondary school in Greenwich is seeking and experienced, proactive and compassionate Behaviour specialist to join their team in February. This role is ideal for individuals with experience supporting students with challenging behaviour or Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The Role
As a Behaviour Support, you will provide crucial on–call support across the school day. When students become disruptive or are struggling in class, you ll be called to safely remove them from lessons, help them regulate their emotions, and support them in returning to learning as quickly as possible. Your calm, empathetic and consistent approach will play a key part in maintaining a positive learning environment across the school.
Key Responsibilities
Respond to on–call behaviour alerts throughout the schoolSupport students in emotional regulation and de–escalationWork closely with pastoral and SEN teamsEncourage a smooth reintegration of students back into lessonsAbout the School
This is a large, mixed secondary school in Greenwich that prides itself on its inclusive ethos and vibrant school community. Students benefit from a broad and engaging curriculum, enrichment activities, and strong pastoral support. Staff are supported through a structured professional development programme and a collaborative leadership team.
What We re Looking For
Experience supporting young people with SEN or SEMH needsA calm, professional, and supportive approach to behaviour managementConfidence in working independently and responding to situations in real time
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.
Ad ID: 5418014853
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