At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a specialist school.
- Company: Join Senovo, a dedicated team focused on supporting students' wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive daily pay, specialist support, and opportunities tailored to your skills.
- Other info: Flexible role with potential for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in SEMH, behaviour, or youth work is preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 28568 - 34916 £ per year.
Brent, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/11/2026
Senovo is recruiting a SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant for a specialist school setting in Brent.
This temporary role pays £105–£140 per day PAYE and is suited to someone who can build trusting relationships and help pupils re-engage with learning.
The role
- Provide structured classroom and pastoral support for pupils with social, emotional and mental-health needs.
- Use agreed de-escalation and regulation strategies.
- Help pupils manage transitions, routines and challenging moments safely.
- Reinforce positive choices, participation and achievable learning goals.
- Work closely with teaching, pastoral and safeguarding colleagues.
- What you will bring
- Relevant SEMH, behaviour, youth-work or school-support experience.
- A calm, confident and restorative approach.
- Clear professional boundaries and strong safeguarding awareness.
- QTS is not required for this school-support role.
- Why work with Senovo
- PAYE pay with clear assignment information.
- Specialist support from an experienced SEN recruitment team.
- Opportunities matched to your skills and travel area.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and complete Senovo’s safeguarding and compliance process, including suitable references and an enhanced child-workforce DBS check.
SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant – Brent employer: Senovo
Senovo is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and development of both staff and pupils. Located in Camden, this role provides unique opportunities for professional growth within a dedicated team, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with special educational needs. With competitive pay and a focus on collaboration, Senovo fosters an environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
