SEMH & Behaviour Support Assistant

About this job

SEMH & Behaviour Support Assistant

• Durham
• 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 Durham 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.