Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant - SEMH / SEND School (Primary & Secondary) Sittingbourne, Kent area | £95-£115 per day (depending on experience) | Full-time, term time only Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where every day brings a new challenge and the chance to make a real difference? We are working with a specialist SEMH school catering for pupils aged 5-16 (Primary to Year 11) who require additional support with their social, emotional, and behavioural development. The school offers a nurturing, inclusive environment designed to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and build confidence both in and out of the classroom. The Role As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, you'll be part of the school's dedicated pastoral and support team. This is not a classroom-based role - you'll move throughout the school, responding to situations as they arise and supporting pupils and staff to maintain a calm and positive learning environment. Your responsibilities will include: Providing on-the-spot support to pupils displaying challenging behaviour. Using de-escalation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to promote positive outcomes. Building trusting relationships with pupils to help them re-engage with learning. Assisting in the implementation of behaviour support plans and safegua...