SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist

SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist (SEMHbehaviourSEMHSEN) South East London, England

Full-time, Term‑Time Only. Start:
September. Salary: £105–£120 per day.

Location:

Lambeth.

We invite driven, resilient graduates looking to build a career in psychology, mental health, or specialist education to join our highly supportive alternative provision in Lambeth, working with young people who require a therapeutic and nurturing approach to learning.

Ideal for aspiring Clinical, Educational or Forensic Psychologists seeking hands‑on, impactful experience within a trauma‑informed and relationship‑focused environment.

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges and additional learning difficulties.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies, de‑escalation techniques and emotional regulation support.
• Build strong, trusting relationships to promote engagement, resilience and confidence.
• Support reintegration pathways into mainstream or further education settings.
• Work collaboratively within a multi‑disciplinary, trauma‑informed team in Lambeth.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and therapeutic learning environment.

• Outstanding opportunity for aspiring psychologists, therapists or counsellors.
• Gain invaluable experience in SEMH, trauma‑informed practice and behaviour intervention.
• Work within a highly supportive, specialist setting.
• Develop key skills in behaviour management, safeguarding and pastoral support.
• Strong career pathway into psychology, mental health and specialist education roles.

• Psychology graduate or hold a related degree (desirable).
• Experience in youth work, support work or SEN settings (advantageous).
• Passionate about mental health, SEN and behaviour support.
• Resilient, proactive and emotionally intelligent.
• Confident using behaviour management and de‑escalation strategies.
• Committed to making a real difference.