SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist

SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist, Ashford

Academics are currently recruiting for a SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist to join a welcoming and supportive school in Ashford.

This is an excellent opportunity for a resilient, patient and dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

You will be working closely with pupils who may display challenging behaviour, emotional dysregulation and difficulties engaging with education. Your role will be to provide consistent, tailored support, helping pupils manage their emotions, develop positive coping strategies and build the confidence and skills needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

The successful candidate will play an important role in building trusting relationships, promoting positive behaviour and creating a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs and/or challenging behaviour.

• Be confident managing challenging situations and supporting emotional regulation.

• Have a calm, patient and resilient approach.

• Be skilled at building positive relationships with pupils who may struggle to engage with education.