Behaviour Support Practitioner

Behaviour Support Practitioner – SEND & SEMH Location: CroydonPay: £100–£120 per dayHours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pmContract: Full-time, Term-time onlyStart Date: Immediate Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND, SEMH and behavioural needs? Pink Tile Education is currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Practitioner to join a school in Croydon, supporting vulnerable students with their behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in education. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is calm, patient and resilient, with a genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and develop positive behaviours. About the Role As a Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will work closely with students who require additional support with behaviour, emotional regulation, social development and learning. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping students manage their emotions, develop positive coping strategies and engage successfully in the school environment. The role will involve supporting students with SEND, SEMH, autism and challenging behaviour, so the ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations is essential. Your responsibilities will include: Providing 1:1 and small-group behavioural support. Supporting students with SEND, SEMH and autism. Helping students develop positive behaviour and coping strategies. Supporting emotional regulation and managing difficult situations. Responding calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviour. Building trusting and positive relationships with vulnerable students. Encouraging students to engage with learning and school life. Supporting students to develop confidence, independence and social skills. Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and the wider pastoral team. Helping maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment. About You We are looking for someone who is: Calm, patient and resilient. Passionate about supporting children and young people. Confident managing challenging or distressed behaviour. Understanding of SEND and SEMH needs. Ideally experienced supporting children or young people with autism. Able to build strong, trusting relationships. Consistent and confident when maintaining boundaries. A positive role model. A strong communicator and team player. Reliable, enthusiastic and committed. Previous experience working with behaviour, SEND, SEMH, autism, schools, care, youth work or vulnerable children is desirable but not essential. Relevant transferable experience will be considered. Why Work With Pink Tile Education? At Pink Tile Education, we specialise in education recruitment and work hard to match talented education professionals with schools where they can thrive. Our experienced team has extensive knowledge of SEND and SEMH settings, meaning we understand the challenges and rewards these roles bring. Our approach is simple: “Best Fit, Every Time.” We take the time to understand both our candidates and our partner schools to ensure the right match. What We Offer £100–£120 per day Monday to Friday 8:30am–3:30pm Full-time, term-time only Immediate start Dedicated consultant throughout your placement Support from an experienced education recruitment team Opportunities to develop your SEND, SEMH and behaviour support experience Access to further education opportunities through Pink Tile Education Apply Today If you are passionate about supporting young people and have the patience, resilience and enthusiasm to make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this Behaviour Support Practitioner role in Croydon. Looking for a Different Role or Location? Register with Pink Tile Education to hear about new education opportunities in your area, including Behaviour Support, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEND, SEMH and other education roles. Pay & Holiday Pay The advertised daily rate is inclusive of 12.07% PAYE holiday pay. Safeguarding Pink Tile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, professional references and all other relevant safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Successful applicants will be required to complete the necessary background checks, including obtaining a DBS certificate if they do not already hold a valid certificate registered on the DBS Update Service. Important Notice In accordance with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this advertisement is for the purpose of identifying suitable applicants. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed. Apply Now