SEMH Bhevaiour Support Staff

Job Title

SEMH Behaviour Support Staff (Full-Time & Day-to-Day Supply)

Location:

Shifnal

We are recruiting confident, resilient and down-to-earth staff to work within a specialist alternative education setting supporting children and young people with significant trauma and behavioural needs.

This is a highly practical, relationship-led environment where staff play a key role in creating safety, structure, and positive engagement for learners who may have experienced disrupted education and complex social, emotional and mental health needs.

• Full-time, long-term positions
• Day-to-day / flexible supply cover

Working with secondary-aged learners (and on some days primary-aged pupils during transition provision), supporting engagement in learning, behaviour regulation, and structured activities.

• Building strong, consistent relationships with pupils
• Supporting learners with emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Delivering and supporting structured activities, including sports-based interventions
• Encouraging engagement in Maths and English sessions
• Providing calm, confident, consistent adult presence throughout the day
• Working as part of a team to maintain a safe, supportive environment

• Breakout rooms for core learning (Maths & English)
• A sports-based engagement approach including a boxing ring for structured physical activity
• Trauma-informed behaviour support systems

• Monday to Friday
• 9:30am - 2:30pm

• Experience working with challenging behaviour is essential
• Background in sports, coaching, fitness, or physical activity is highly desirable and considered important
• Confident, grounded personality with strong communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and consistent in high-pressure situations
• Genuine commitment to building trust with young people
• Team players who are reliable, flexible, and proactive

Sportswear must be worn daily (practical, active clothing suitable for physical engagement and movement-based work).

• Are confident working with complex behaviour
• Enjoy active, hands-on environments
• Can build rapport quickly with young people who may struggle to trust adults
• Are consistent, fair, and resilient in approach
• Prefer practical engagement over traditional classroom teaching styles

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.