SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Behaviour Mentor - Primary School (Behaviour Support Base)
Location: Deptford, South East London
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £110-£130 per day (depending on experience)

Veritas Education are working on behalf of a mainstream primary school in Deptford to recruit a confident, experienced Behaviour Mentor to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will work within the school's internal behaviour classroom, supporting pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour.

This is a rewarding and vital role where your support will make a significant difference in the lives of children who require tailored guidance and firm, consistent boundaries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work 1:1 and in small groups with children displaying challenging behaviour and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Support staff with the safe management of incidents, including breaking up physical altercations if necessary
• De-escalate behaviour using recognised positive handling techniques
• Build positive, trusting relationships with vulnerable pupils
• Collaborate with teachers, the SENCO and external professionals to ensure pupil progress and safety

Essential Requirements:

• Positive Handling / Team Teach training (or equivalent restraint training) - essential
• Proven experience working with primary or secondary-aged children with SEMH, SEN or complex behavioural needs
• Willingness and ability to intervene physically when necessary to ensure the safety of pupils and staff
• A calm, non-judgemental approach and strong behaviour management skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply through Veritas)

Desirable:

• Experience working within a behaviour unit, PRU or alternative provision
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Child Psychology, Youth Work, Behaviour Support)

This is a full-time role during school hours (Mon-Fri, term time), with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

To Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and have the necessary experience and training, please send your CV to Veritas Education today.

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must undergo appropriate child protection screening, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

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.'