Social, Emotional & Behavioural Support Practitioner (SEN)

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 * Deliver 1:1, small group and class-based emotional and behavioural support sessions * Support emotional regulation, behaviour management and engagement with learning * Assist with assessments and maintain accurate progress data * Build strong, positive relationships with pupils and families * Provide play- and arts-based therapeutic learning experiences * Promote inclusive practice across the school * Support staff working with pupils’ emotional and behavioural needs * Contribute to Annual Reviews and pastoral planning * Support training and embedding of emotional wellbeing strategies Essential Requirements * GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) * Experience supporting children or young people with SEN * Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection * Knowledge of social, emotional and behavioural development * Experience managing challenging behaviour * Ability to work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team Desirable * Practitioner-level training in therapeutic or behavioural support (or willingness to train) * Team Teach or similar behaviour support training * Experience running nurture or social skills groups * Experience supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SLD or PMLD What’s on Offer * Pension and life assurance * 24/7 GP access for you and your household * Health cash plan (dental, optical, etc.) * Employee Assistance Programme * Cycle to Work and Car Scheme * £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