SEMH Support Assistant

Location: Secondary School

Location: Kilburn, Westminster

Job Type: Full-Time/ Term-time only

We're hiring a Behaviour Support Assistant to work with students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You'll play a key role in helping young people thrive through a therapeutic and nurturing approach. As a Behaviour Support Assistant you'll connect with students, earn their trust, and guide them toward academic success through positive behaviour management and mentorship."

• A degree-level qualification

• Passion for supporting young people

• Strong behaviour management skills

• Experience in schools or youth settings (preferred but not essential)

• Strong understanding of safeguarding in schools (KCSIE 2025) (training can be provided on this)

• Understanding of SEMH and/or special educational needs

• Prepared to apply for a DBS Check/ Provide Good/Satisfactory References

• Unique, student-focused behaviour strategies

• Supportive leadership and hands-on Headteacher

• Long-standing, committed staff team (Specialising in SEN & Behaviour)

• Ongoing training and development (Internal and External)

Send your CV to Tiv Suntharesan at Veritas Education for the role of Behaviour Support Asssitant. Even if this role isn't the perfect fit, we have other opportunities across London-let's find the right one for you!

Tiv at Veritas Education works with schools across: Westminster, Camden, Brent, Hammersmith & Fulham, Hillingdon, Kensington & Chelsea, and more.

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.'