Social, Emotional & Behavioural Support Practitioner (SEN)
Location: Surrey
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Term Time Only
Working Pattern:
08:15 start daily
Finish times: Mon–Wed 16:45 | Thu 17:00 | Fri 16:00
Salary: £30,000 – £32,500 per annum (depending on qualifications)
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, values-led specialist education provider with an outstanding reputation for staff support, development and wellbeing. As a Social, Emotional & Behavioural Support Practitioner (SEN), you will play a vital role in helping young people aged 11–16 with Autism and associated needs to thrive socially, emotionally and academically within a nurturing, well-resourced setting.
You will work closely with a highly supportive pastoral and SEND team to deliver structured interventions that promote emotional regulation, positive behaviour and full access to learning.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver 1:1, small group and class-based emotional and behavioural support sessions
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Support emotional regulation, behaviour management and engagement with learning
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Assist with assessments and maintain accurate progress data
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Build strong, positive relationships with pupils and families
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Provide play- and arts-based therapeutic learning experiences
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Promote inclusive practice across the school
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Support staff working with pupils’ emotional and behavioural needs
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Contribute to Annual Reviews and pastoral planning
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Support training and embedding of emotional wellbeing strategies
Essential Requirements
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GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above)
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Experience supporting children or young people with SEN
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Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
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Knowledge of social, emotional and behavioural development
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Experience managing challenging behaviour
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Ability to work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
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Practitioner-level training in therapeutic or behavioural support (or willingness to train)
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Team Teach or similar behaviour support training
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Experience running nurture or social skills groups
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Experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SLD or PMLD
What’s on Offer
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Pension and life assurance
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24/7 GP access for you and your household
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Health cash plan (dental, optical, etc.)
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Cycle to Work and Car Scheme
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£1,000 Refer-a-Friend bonus
Safeguarding
All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and relevant pre-employment checks. The employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and is an equal opportunities employer