SEMH & Behaviour Support Assistant
| Job Type | Permanent Part Time |
| Location | Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire |
| Area | Middlesbrough, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Support Staff |
| Salary | £95 - £105 per day |
| Start Date | September or sooner |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | EH-SEMH-0406_1780555715 |
| Job Views | 100 |
- Description
SEMH & Behaviour Support Assistant
- Middlesbrough
- Pay: £95-£110 per day
- Start: September (or sooner)
- Long-term role with potential to go permanent
About the Role
Veritas Education are working in partnership with an all-through specialist provision in Middlesbrough to recruit a SEMH & Behaviour Support Assistant for a long-term opportunity starting in September (with the option to begin sooner).
This is a highly rewarding role supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour across both primary and secondary age groups.
You will play a key role in helping students access education, regulate behaviour and build positive relationships within a supportive and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs
- Support behaviour management strategies both in and out of the classroom
- Build strong, consistent relationships with pupils to promote engagement
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and pastoral teams
- Support students to develop emotional regulation and social skills
We welcome applications from candidates who are:
- Experienced working with children or young people with behavioural needs
- Passionate about supporting vulnerable learners
- Calm, resilient and able to manage challenging situations
- Strong communicators who can build trust and rapport quickly
Ideal backgrounds include:
- Teaching Assistant / SEN experience
- Youth work, sports coaching or mentoring
- Residential care / support work
- Psychology graduates or those pursuing a career in education
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to:
- Gain specialist SEMH experience in a well-supported setting
- Make a genuine difference to young people's lives
- Secure long-term work with progression routes into permanent roles
If you're looking for a rewarding role within a specialist provision and want to build a career supporting young people with additional needs - we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Ed at Veritas Education (ehyland@veritas-education.com) for more information.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
