Behaviour Support Assistant – Specialist SEMH Provision
Brent, North West London
£90 to £110 per day PAYE depending on experience
Monday to Friday
January 2026 start
Do you have the patience, confidence and compassion to help young people reset, refocus and thrive?
This Behaviour Support Assistant role within a specialist SEMH provision in Brent offers the opportunity to become a calm, consistent and trusted adult for pupils who require structure, understanding and positive guidance to succeed in education.
This specialist setting supports children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, many of whom have experienced barriers to learning and require tailored behavioural and emotional support. The school provides a structured, nurturing and therapeutic environment focused on regulation, relationships and re engagement with learning.
The Role
• Provide one to one and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Use calm de escalation, restorative and trauma informed approaches to support behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions and unstructured times
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to implement personalised behaviour and support plans
• Help pupils develop coping strategies, resilience, emotional literacy and positive relationships
• Promote emotional safety, engagement and inclusion throughout the school day
The Provision
• Specialist SEMH school based in Brent
• Supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and associated behavioural challenges
• Strong focus on emotional regulation, wellbeing and personalised learning
• Structured routines with therapeutic and relational approaches
• Highly collaborative team including teachers, behaviour specialists and pastoral staff
• Ongoing training, supervision and CPD
What We Are Looking For
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural or additional needs
• Calm, patient and resilient approach in challenging situations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
• Consistent, reflective and professional working style
• Genuine commitment to helping pupils feel safe, understood and successful in school
What’s on Offer
• Supportive and experienced SEMH specialist team
• Access to trauma informed and behaviour focused training
• Meaningful, rewarding role with visible impact on pupils’ progress
• Excellent experience within a specialist SEMH school setting
Apply Now
If you are ready to make a genuine difference and support pupils with SEMH needs to move forward with confidence, apply now for this Behaviour Support Assistant role in Brent starting January 2026.
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