Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant - Specialist SEMH School, Canterbury

Are you a graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you want to work in a specialist school environment, developing practical skills in behaviour management while making a real difference to children’s lives?

A specialist SEMH school in Canterbury is seeking a motivated Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team. In this role, you’ll provide consistent, one‑to‑one and group support to pupils, helping them develop positive behaviours, self‑regulation, and emotional resilience.

• Recent graduates in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Education, Youth Studies, or related fields.
• Candidates with a genuine passion for working with children with SEMH needs.
• Enthusiastic, reliable individuals eager to learn from experienced teachers, therapists, and SEN specialists.

• Gain practical, real‑world experience in behaviour management within a specialist SEMH school.
• Shadow teachers and therapists to learn strategies for supporting SEMH students.
• Develop transferable skills in communication, conflict resolution, and child‑centred support.
• Build a strong foundation for careers in educational psychology, SEN teaching, youth work, or therapeutic support.

• Excellent on‑site training, support and CPD provided to ensure safeguarding of all students.
• £90 – £100 per day, Mon‑Fri, 08:30 to 15:30, PAYE, Term time only.
• You must have the right to work in the UK in order to apply – no visa sponsorship.
• On‑site parking included.
• SEN Teaching Assistant – experienced OR aspiring.
• To be a Behaviour Support Assistant – Apply now or contact Ollie Mynard at Academics Ltd:
  Become a Behaviour Support Assistant today!
• Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will have to apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.

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