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SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant

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Pink Tile Education Ltd

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United Kingdom , Portsmouth

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Job Description:

A specialist secondary provision in Portsmouth is looking to appoint a confident Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a setting where relationships matter. The students are bright, capable young people who have struggled in mainstream education and need consistent, calm adults who can build trust and create structure.

Job Responsibility:

  • Supporting pupils with SEMH needs in lessons
  • Managing behaviour and supporting emotional regulation
  • Working 1:1 with students who require additional support
  • Helping pupils re-engage with learning
  • Supporting intervention sessions and small group work

Requirements:

  • DBS on the Update Service
  • Up-to-date safeguarding training
  • Experience working with SEMH, behaviour or challenging environments
  • Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
  • Ability to build strong relationships with young people
  • Must be reliable and consistent

Nice to have:

  • Strong presence
  • Good sense of humour
  • Ability to de-escalate situations before they become a problem

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 13, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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