SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant – Islington

The opportunity A specialist SEN setting in Islington is recruiting a resilient support assistant to help pupils with social, emotional and mental-health needs engage safely with learning.

What you will do

Build consistent professional relationships with identified pupils. Support emotional regulation and positive classroom routines. Use agreed de-escalation and restorative approaches. Track engagement and communicate clearly with the wider team.

What you will bring

Experience supporting SEMH, behaviour or vulnerable young people. Calm authority, empathy and dependable professional boundaries. QTS is not required for this classroom-support role. Why work with Senovo? PAYE pay with clear assignment information. Specialist support from an experienced SEN recruitment team. Opportunities matched to your experience, availability and travel area.

How to apply Apply with an up-to-date CV. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and complete Senovo’s safeguarding and compliance process, including suitable references and an enhanced child-workforce DBS check.