SEN Behaviour Support Specialist; Temporary

Position: SEN Behaviour Support Specialist (Temporary)
Location: Heathfield

SEND Behaviour Support Specialist – SEMH Schools & Alternative Provisions

Milk Education is working in partnership with a number of specialist SEMH schools and Alternative Provisions in the heart of Croydon to recruit a dedicated and resilient SEND Behaviour Support Specialist.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build or progress their career within the SEND and behavioural support sector, gaining valuable experience in specialist education settings.

The Role

As a SEND Behaviour Support Specialist, you will work closely with pupils who require additional behavioural, emotional, and social support. Many of the students you will support have SEMH needs and may have experienced challenges in mainstream education, so your role will be key in helping them re-engage with learning and develop positive coping strategies.

You will play a crucial role in promoting positive behaviour, building trust with students, and supporting them both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group behavioural support for students with SEMH needs

Support pupils in managing emotions and developing self-regulation strategies

Build positive, professional relationships with students, staff, and families

Work collaboratively with pastoral teams, teachers, and SENCOs to implement behaviour support plans

Support students within specialist SEMH schools and Alternative Provision settings

Promote a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment

Monitor and record student progress and behaviour interventions

The Ideal Candidate

Experience working with young people in schools, alternative provisions, youth work, mentoring, or similar settings

Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, consistent approach

Resilient, patient, and empathetic personality

Ability to build rapport and act as a positive role model

Team Teach training (desirable but not essential)

A genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND and SEMH needs

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Career Progression

This role is ideal for candidates who are looking to build a long-term career within SEND education, including pathways into:

Behaviour Specialist roles

SEN Teaching

Pastoral or Safeguarding roles

Educational Psychology

Youth Justice or Social Work

Benefits to YOU

Excellent rates of pay

Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance

Flexible working options to suit your schedule

5-Star rated agency with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook

Exclusive school & trust partnerships

Access to our FREE Perks Portal with discounts similar to a Blue Light Card

Access to accredited CPD courses through Milk Academy

FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources created by teachers

FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and wellbeing hub

School Preparation Pack to support your placements

24/7 support from your personal consultant

Access to our Unbottled programme, bringing lived-experience speakers into schools

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