Behaviour Mentor / Teaching Assistant - SEMH Through School

Location: Lewisham, South London Start Date: Next Term Pay: £100-£118 per day

We are currently recruiting committed and compassionate Behaviour Mentors / Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEMH through school in Lewisham, supporting pupils across both Primary and Secondary phases.

This rewarding role is ideal for someone who is resilient, reflective, and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people who face social, emotional and behavioural challenges.

The Role:

You will play a key part in supporting pupils to engage positively with learning by providing consistent, informed and empathetic support. Responsibilities include:

Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils Delivering 1:1 and small‑group interventions focused on emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement Supporting pupils with SEMH needs, trauma histories and complex behaviours Using effective de‑escalation and behaviour‑management strategies Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and external professionals Contributing to a safe, inclusive and structured learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:

We are keen to hear from candidates who have:

Previous experience working with children or young people with additional needs and challenging behaviour (education, PRU, youth work, care or similar settings) Strong behaviour management and de‑escalation skills A calm, patient and empathetic approach Resilience and the ability to remain consistent under pressure A genuine commitment to supporting vulnerable children and young people Full‑time availability from next term

What's on Offer:

A supportive and experienced SEN leadership and pastoral team Ongoing professional development and opportunities for long‑term progression A meaningful role where your work has a direct and lasting impact on pupil outcomesThis is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career within SEMH, behaviour support or specialist education.

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 interviewVeritas 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