Rising Hope Education is recruiting a confident and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Assistant for a specialist school in Barking & Dagenham.
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The school supports children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and we are looking for somebody who is comfortable supporting pupils whose behaviour can at times be challenging.
You could be based within either the primary or secondary provision, depending on your experience, strengths and the needs of the school.
The role
You will work closely with pupils who may struggle with emotional regulation, engagement, boundaries and relationships with adults and peers.
This is a highly relational role. The right person will understand that successful behaviour support isn't simply about responding to incidents – it is about building trust, recognising triggers, maintaining clear and consistent boundaries and helping young people regulate and re-engage.
Responsibilities may include:
- Supporting pupils 1:1, in small groups and within the classroom
- Providing proactive behaviour and emotional-regulation support
- De-escalating challenging situations calmly and appropriately
- Helping pupils re-engage with learning following periods of dysregulation
- Supporting teachers with classroom behaviour and routines
- Building positive, professional relationships with pupils
- Maintaining clear and consistent boundaries
- Supporting pupils across either primary or secondary age groups
- Following individual behaviour, safeguarding and support plans
Who are we looking for?
We are particularly interested in people with experience in SEMH schools, PRUs, alternative provision, SEND settings, youth work, behaviour mentoring or similar environments.
You should be:
- Confident xgikmsk around challenging behaviour
- Calm and able to avoid becoming emotionally reactive when situations escalate
- Firm, fair and consistent with boundaries
- Able to build rapport with children and teenagers
- Resilient and comfortable working within a fast-moving specialist environment
- Able to work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and other professionals
- Passionate about supporting young people who may have experienced significant barriers to education
- Committed to safeguarding and professional practice
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SEMH Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support in Becontree employer: Rising Hope Education Ltd
Rising Hope Education Ltd is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. Located in Dagenham, the company offers personalized training and ample opportunities for career development, ensuring that employees can grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children with SEND needs. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, Rising Hope Education Ltd is committed to creating a rewarding workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered.
