Social, Emotional & Behavioural Support Practitioner (SEN) in London

Social, Emotional & Behavioural Support Practitioner (SEN)

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Location: Surrey
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Term Time Only

Working Pattern:
08:15 start daily
Finish times: Mon–Wed 16:45 | Thu 17:00 | Fri 16:00

Salary: £30,000 – £32,500 per annum (depending on qualifications)

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, values-led specialist education provider with an outstanding reputation for staff support, development and wellbeing. As a Social, Emotional & Behavioural Support Practitioner (SEN), you will play a vital role in helping young people aged 11–16 with Autism and associated needs to thrive socially, emotionally and academically within a nurturing, well-resourced setting.

You will work closely with a highly supportive pastoral and SEND team to deliver structured interventions that promote emotional regulation, positive behaviour and full access to learning.

Key Responsibilities

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Deliver 1:1, small group and class-based emotional and behavioural support sessions

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Support emotional regulation, behaviour management and engagement with learning

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Assist with assessments and maintain accurate progress data

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Build strong, positive relationships with pupils and families

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Provide play- and arts-based therapeutic learning experiences

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Promote inclusive practice across the school

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Support staff working with pupils’ emotional and behavioural needs

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Contribute to Annual Reviews and pastoral planning

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Support training and embedding of emotional wellbeing strategies

Essential Requirements

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GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above)

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Experience supporting children or young people with SEN

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Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection

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Knowledge of social, emotional and behavioural development

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Experience managing challenging behaviour

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Ability to work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

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Practitioner-level training in therapeutic or behavioural support (or willingness to train)

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Team Teach or similar behaviour support training

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Experience running nurture or social skills groups

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Experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SLD or PMLD

What’s on Offer

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Pension and life assurance

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24/7 GP access for you and your household

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Health cash plan (dental, optical, etc.)

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Employee Assistance Programme

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Cycle to Work and Car Scheme

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£1,000 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Safeguarding

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and relevant pre-employment checks. The employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and is an equal opportunities employer