Full job descriptionBehaviour Support Worker - SEMH School
Location: Newbury, Berkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Pay: £89 - £100 per day
Are you a recent graduate aspiring to become a psychologist or therapist? Do you have a passion for supporting young people with challenging behaviour?
A specialist SEMH school in Newbury is looking for a Behaviour Support Worker to join their team of Learning Support Assistants immediately. This role involves supporting students who present with behavioural challenges linked to SEN or SEMH needs.
Many pupils have additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, attachment disorders, or behavioural difficulties, and require consistent, individualised support to access education.
As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will collaborate with external professionals, adapt learning approaches, and help create a safe and engaging classroom environment.
In this role, you will:
* Act as a positive and consistent role model
* Provide 1:1 support for students with complex needs
* Work alongside external agencies and professionals
* Help maintain a calm, structured, and safe learning space
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates seeking hands-on experience before progressing into further training or study in psychology or therapy.
If this sounds like a good fit, please upload your updated CV to apply.
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Behaviour Support Worker - SEMH School - Newbury - ASAP Start - Challenging Behaviour - SEN Support