Job Description:

SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist

Full-time | Term-Time Only | ASAP Start
£89 - £105 per day

Location: Tewkesbury

Are you a driven, resilient and passionate graduate looking to build a career in psychology, mental health, or specialist education? This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive alternative provision in Tewkesbury as an SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist, working with young people who require a therapeutic and nurturing approach to learning.

This SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist role is ideal for aspiring Clinical, Educational or Forensic Psychologists seeking hands-on, impactful experience within a trauma-informed and relationship-focused environment in Tewkesbury.

The Role - SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist

As an SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist in Tewkesbury, you will:

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small group support for students with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges and additional learning difficulties
• Implement positive behaviour strategies, de-escalation techniques and emotional regulation support
• Build strong, trusting relationships to promote engagement, resilience and confidence
• Support reintegration pathways into mainstream or further education settings
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary, trauma-informed team in Tewkesbury
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and therapeutic learning environment

Why Apply for this SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist role?

• Outstanding opportunity for aspiring psychologists, therapists or counsellors
• Gain invaluable experience in SEMH, trauma-informed practice and behaviour intervention
• Work within a highly supportive, specialist setting in Tewkesbury
• Excellent staff-to-student ratios allowing meaningful impact
• Develop key skills in behaviour management, safeguarding and pastoral support
• A strong career pathway into psychology, mental health and specialist education roles

Ideal Candidate for SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist

We are looking for individuals who are:

• A Psychology Graduate or hold a related degree (desirable)
• Experienced in youth work, support work or SEN settings (advantageous)
• Passionate about mental health, SEN and behaviour support
• Resilient, proactive and emotionally intelligent
• Confident using behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Committed to making a real difference in Tewkesbury

This full-time, long-term SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist position is available for an ASAP start in Tewkesbury.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and gain hands-on experience as an SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist in Tewkesbury, apply now by submitting your CV.

SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist