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Behaviour Support Worker - SEMH School Orpington £110-£120 per day September Start Looking for your next challenging and rewarding role this September? We're working with a specialist SEMH school (Primary through Secondary) in Orpington that is urgently looking for a confident, resilient Behaviour Support Workers to join their team. If you have experience working with challenging behaviour and want to make a genuine impact, this is a fantastic opportunity where no two days are the same. What you'll be doing: • Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups, • Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour, • Working closely with teaching and pastoral teams, • Helping students re-engage with education What we need from you: • Experience with SEMH, PRU, youth work, or similar, • Strong behaviour management skills, • A calm, resilient, and proactive approach, • Available from September Why apply? • £110-£120 per day, • Supportive and experienced team, • Strong career progression opportunities Spots are filling quickly - apply now or message me directly to be considered. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy, • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained, • You must have legal right to work in the UK, • You must be willing to attend a registration interview Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

SEN Teaching Assistant • Bromley, South East London, • Start Date: ASAP, • Full-Time | Term-Time Only, • Competitive Salary Make a Difference Every Day We are looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary SEND school in Bromley. This is an exciting opportunity to support students with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties, helping them to achieve both academically and personally. Whether you have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Support Worker or are looking to build a career in SEND education, we'd love to hear from you. The Role You will: • Support students on a 1:1 and small-group basis, • Help pupils access learning and engage positively in lessons, • Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and independence, • Build strong relationships with students, staff and families, • Support students with social, emotional and communication needs, • Work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams, • Create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment We're Looking For Someone Who: Is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs Has experience working with children or young people (school, youth work, care or mentoring backgrounds welcome) Is patient, positive and resilient Has strong communication and relationship-building skills Can remain calm and professional in challenging situations Is committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing Desirable Experience • SEND, SEMH or Autism support, • Teaching Assistant or Behaviour Mentor experience, • Youth Work or Support Work background, • Team Teach, MAPA or de-escalation training, • Experience within a school or alternative provision setting What You'll Get • A supportive and welcoming school environment, • Ongoing training and professional development, • Opportunities for career progression, • Valuable SEND experience, • The chance to genuinely change young people's lives If you're passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential, apply today.

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Worker\nLocation: Croydon\nStart Date: September 2026\nFull-Time | Monday - Friday\nAll-age setting: supporting children aged 4-16 years\nPay rate: £95 - £105 per day\n\nAre you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most in Croydon?\nWe are an SEMH/EBD specialist SEN school in Croydon 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.\n\nWe are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:\n Mentoring or youth work\n Counselling or therapeutic support\n Supporting children with challenging behaviour\n Working with Looked After Children (LAC)\n Supporting young people vulnerable to gang involvement or exploitation\n Working with children affected by drug-related environments or poverty\n Trauma-informed practice and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)\n Behaviour support or intervention roles\n Community outreach or support intervention programmes\n Sports coaching or activity-based youth engagement\n\nThis role suits individuals who bring real-world understanding, patience, and consistency. Many of our students in Croydon have experienced disruption, instability, or trauma, and need adults who can provide structure, boundaries, and genuine care.\n\nWhat we're looking for:\n Strong relationship-building skills\n Calm, confident approach to behaviour management\n Ability to engage and motivate hard-to-reach young people\n A team player with a proactive mindset\n Urban-minded individuals who can relate to the backgrounds of our students\n\nWhat you'll be doing:\n Supporting students with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom\n Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour\n Acting as a positive role model and mentor\n Delivering targeted interventions and support strategies\n Working closely with teaching staff and external professionals\n\nThis is more than a job - it's an opportunity to positively impact lives and help young people in Croydon re-engage with education and their futures.\nIf you have the experience, resilience, and drive to support vulnerable young people in an urban SEMH setting, we want to hear from you

SEND Teaching Assistant Somewhere along the way, you realised you are good with children and young people that other people sometimes find hard to reach. Maybe that came from a psychology or drama degree, a care role, youth work, volunteering, or growing up alongside someone with additional needs. Whatever your current job is, it may not be using that skill fully. Reed Education are working with a specialist school in Croydon that supports pupils aged 4 to 19 with Autism, severe learning difficulties, and complex needs. Many pupils are non-verbal or have very limited verbal communication, so staff learn to understand what a child is communicating through behaviour, gesture, routines, sensory responses, and alternative communication methods such as AAC and visual supports. This is a calm, structured, sensory-aware environment where every pupil is treated as an individual. The curriculum is built around communication, independence, emotional regulation, life skills, and personal development, as well as learning. Expectations are high for every pupil, however complex their needs may be. What the role looks like day to day As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, working closely with class teachers, therapists, and wider support staff. You will help pupils communicate in ways that work for them, using visual timetables, symbols, objects of reference, and AAC where appropriate. You will also support pupils with sensory activities, regulation strategies, personal care, and structured learning throughout the school day. Some pupils may need support with mobility, feeding, toileting, or accessing sensory and water-based activities. Full guidance, training, and supervision will be provided. No two days are the same, and small breakthroughs matter here. Who this role suits This role is well suited to people who are patient, emotionally resilient, calm under pressure, and genuinely interested in working with children and young people with Autism and complex needs. You may be a: • Psychology graduate, • Drama or performing arts graduate, • Care assistant or support worker, • Youth worker, • SEN Teaching Assistant, • Learning Support Assistant, • Someone with lived experience of SEND Prior school experience is helpful but not essential. Personality, consistency, empathy, and the willingness to learn are far more important. Role details • Location: Croydon, • Role: SEND Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant, • School type: Specialist SEND school, • Age range: 4 to 19, • Needs supported: Autism, severe learning difficulties, complex needs, non-verbal communication, • Hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm, • Contract: Full-time, term-time only, • Start date: ASAP or September 2026, • Route: Long-term placement with a genuine opportunity to become permanent The school is easily accessible from Croydon, South Croydon, Purley, Thornton Heath, Norbury, Sutton, Wallington, and surrounding South London areas. Apply today through Reed Education to be considered for this SEND Teaching Assistant role in Croydon.

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with experienced Young Person Practitioners for a Young Person Resilience Worker post in Bromley. This role sits within a multi-disciplinary team providing a holistic, person-centred service to young people. You’ll use a strengths-based approach to help them overcome challenges related to substance use and other life factors, empowering them to lead safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives. Key Responsibilities: Engage and support young people through 1:1 and group interventions. Deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based psychosocial support. Manage a caseload of Young Persons effected by Substance Misuse. Complete assessments, care plans, and risk management plans. Work collaboratively with schools, health, housing, and other key partners. Promote harm reduction, education, and personal development. Support access to education, training, and employment opportunities. About You: Experienced in working with young people in settings such as substance misuse, housing, education, or youth support. Strong understanding of safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration. Empathetic, non-judgemental, and skilled in building trust quickly. * Confident managing your own caseload and working both independently and as part of a team. Hours: Full Time- 9am to 5pm Days: Monday - Friday Contract: 3 Months (+ongoing) Salary: &po...

SEN Teaching Assistant Bromley, South East London Start Date: ASAP Full-Time | Term-Time Only Competitive Salary Make a Difference Every Day We are looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary SEND school in Bromley. This is an exciting opportunity to support students with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties, helping them to achieve both academically and personally. Whether you have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Support Worker or are looking to build a career in SEND education, we'd love to hear from you. The Role You will: Support students on a 1:1 and small-group basis Help pupils access learning and engage positively in lessons Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and independence Build strong relationships with students, staff and families Support students with social, emotional and communication needs Work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams * Create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment We're Looking For Someone Who: ✔ Is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs ✔ Has experience working with children or young people (school, youth work, care or mentoring backgrounds welcome) ✔ Is patient, positive a...

Family Liaison Officer (SEND School) - September Start Start Date: ASAP / September 2026 Contract: Long-Term, Temp to Perm for the right candidate Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time Daily Rate: Dependent on experience Are you an experienced Family Liaison Officer, Family Support Worker, Attendance Officer, or Safeguarding professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a specialist educational setting? We are working with a highly supportive specialist school seeking a dedicated Family Liaison Officer to join their team on a long-term basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people with additional needs and work closely with families, external agencies, and school staff to ensure the best possible outcomes for students. The Role As the Family Liaison Officer, you will act as a vital link between home and school, building positive relationships with families and supporting pupils' wellbeing, attendance, and engagement in education. Key responsibilities include: Building and maintaining strong relationships with students, parents, and carers. Supporting families with barriers to learning and school attendance. Working alongside safeguarding, pastoral, and SEND teams. Liaising with external professionals and agencies where required. Monitoring attendance and supporting strategies to improve engagement. Conducting home visits when appropriate. Providing advice, guidance, and practical support to families. Promoting positive outcomes for young people with additional needs.Essential Requirements Previous experience as a Family Liaison Officer, Family Support Worker, Attendance Officer, Pastoral Lead, Youth Worker, or similar role. Experience working with SEND pupils, particularly within specialist or alternative education settings. Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service. Ability to start ASAP and continue into the new academic year from September. Full commitment to a Monday to Friday long-term position.Desirable Knowledge of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Experience supporting pupils with Autism and additional learning needs. Experience working alongside social care, Early Help, CAMHS, or other external agencies. Full UK driving licence.We Are Looking For Someone Who Is Compassionate and approachable. Resilient and proactive. Organised and able to manage a varied caseload. Passionate about supporting vulnerable children and families. Committed to helping young people achieve their full potential

Behaviour Support Worker - SLD/PMLD School Lambeth £110-£120 per day September Start Looking for your next challenging and rewarding role this September? We're working with a specialistSLD/PMLD school (Secondary) inLambeth that is urgently looking for confident, resilient Behaviour Support Workers to join their team. If you have experience working with students with learning difficulties and complex needs and want to make a genuine impact, this is a fantastic opportunity where no two days are the same. What you'll be doing: Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour Working closely with teaching and pastoral teams Helping students re-engage with education What we need from you: Experience with SEND, SEMH, youth work, or similar Strong behaviour management skills A calm, resilient, and proactive approach Available from September Why apply? £110-£120 per day Supportive and experienced team Strong career progression opportunities Spots are filling quickly - apply now or message me directly to be considered. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained You must have legal right to work in the UK You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community

SANZA Teaching Agency is pleased to announce an exciting youth support worker at a specialist secondary school in Lambeth working with 15-16 year old boys experiencing social and academic challenges with ADHD or mild ASC. Offering £95-£130 daily according to experience with salary evaluation at October half-term! We're recruiting a determined, passionate youth mentor and/or TA for this alternative provision school assisting students who benefit from inspirational role models. THE ROLE This mentor position offers both challenges and satisfaction. Your responsibilities include: Assisting young people with (SEMH) social, emotional, mental health difficulties in compact classes of 8 students Functioning as a youth support worker for KS4 boys who enjoy football and benefit from trustworthy, stable role models Offering educational guidance and personal support within this alternative provision setting Developing positive relationships while delivering TA assistance to pupils experiencing personal obstacles Supporting young people to navigate challenges and access education despite their barriers Utilizing youth support worker abilities to help students manage difficult situations and educational progress Contributing to positive transformation in this focused educational atmosphereIDEAL CANDIDATE We're looking for a motivated behaviour mentor, TA or graduate with sincere commitment to helping young people from challenging backgrounds with SEMH (social, emotional, mental health) difficulties managing complex situations. Valuable experience or characteristics (not required for applicants with appropriate mindset and personality): History as a TA (Teaching Assistant), youth support worker, youth mentor or in personal support - especially in alternative provision or PRU contexts Awareness of social, emotional, mental health concerns impacting young people Effective behaviour management techniques appropriate for SEMH students in challenging environments Strong yet empathetic approach when assisting difficult students - maintaining clear expectations History in SEN contexts, or delivering personal support preferably Lambeth located Team Teach training advantageous for managing challenging scenarios History in the Education and Training or social care industry in LambethNEXT STEPS Press Apply for this youth support worker opportunity, or get in touch with Emma Heyes @ SANZA Teaching Agency for further details about this TA position on E

Job Title: Pastoral Officer - KS 3/4 Location: Plumstead, South East Salary: Scale 6 - £30,963 (Actual gross salary) Job Type: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - Full time/Term time only Closing Date: Tuesday 23rd June at noon Plumstead Manor is a thriving and popular secondary school located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Ours is vibrant, diverse and inclusive school with over 60 languages spoken across our community. The foundation of our vision and purpose is to offer excellence to all our young people, based on four clear values which underpin all our work - pride, ambition, respect and togetherness. Our recipe for success is based on high quality teaching and academic rigour, blended with the highest expectations, support and guidance. This creates the safe and happy environment which young people need to thrive and flourish. About the role: We are looking for a Pastoral Officer to work as part of the pastoral team supporting Heads of Year to provide excellence in the daily management and welfare of students and to assist with the maintenance of high standards of discipline and behaviour. Your responsibilities will include: Monitoring standards of attendance, punctuality and behaviour across a particular cohort and be actively involved in the follow up of all developing and monitoring pastoral support programmes for individual students supporting Heads of Year in following up behaviour incidents supervising student detentions after school and independent study periods providing restorative mediation for students (individually and in groups) liasing both within the school and with outside agencies to ensure a tailored programme of support attending multidisciplinary forums such as TAC meetings support the accuracy and rigour of information in helping track and assess the welfare of studentsAbout you: You will need to have a Level 3 Qualification and at least a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths. A suitable qualification relating to education, social work, mediation or youth work is desirable. You will need to have experience of working with young people in Key stages 3, 4 or 5 You should also have competent ICT skills.We can offer you supportive and friendly colleagues and good professional development. Additional Information: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. References will automatically be requested for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The successful applicant will be required to be DBS checked prior to taking up post. If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY and keep an eye on your emails for our application form, this can also be found on our website as well. Candidates with previous job titles and experience of; Student Support Officer, Learning Support, Support Assistant, Learning Support Worker, Learning Guidance Advisor, Learning Support Assistant, Learning Advisor, Learner Support, Guidance Advisor, Support Worker, Learning Assistant may also be considered for this role