Behaviour Support Assistant (SEMH Focus)

  • Veritas Education Recruitment
  • New Malden, Surrey
  • May 12, 2026
Seasonal Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: New Malden

About the Role:
We are looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour
  • Support implementation of behaviour support plans
  • Build positive relationships with students
  • Promote emotional wellbeing and engagement

Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience with SEMH or behaviour support
  • Confident in managing challenging situations
  • Patient, resilient, and proactive

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.'