SEMH & Behaviour Practitioner (Unqualified)
Location: Gloucester (GL1, GL2, or GL19)
Hours: Full Time, Monday–Friday (term time)
Salary: £92 - £105 per day
About the Role
We’re looking for a caring, patient and motivated individual to join a specialist education team in Gloucester as an Unqualified SEMH & Behaviour Practitioner. Start date is September, however there is the opportunity to start during term 6 for the right candidate.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with SEMH and additional learning or behavioural needs. You don’t need formal qualifications - just the right mindset, willingness to learn, and relevant experience from environments such as care, youth support, psychology or education graduates, sports coaching, etc.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a SEMH & Behaviour Practitioner, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and group support to children and young people with Special Educational Needs.
- Help implement personalised learning plans and behaviour support strategies.
- Assist with emotional regulation, communication development, and social interaction.
- Use Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches under the guidance of senior staff.
- Create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support teams to deliver consistent care.
- Encourage independence, confidence and positive progress for each learner.
What We’re Looking For
No formal experience or qualifications are required, although you must hold a full drivers license (vehicles provided on site).
We are looking for individuals who have:
- You must be willing to complete a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (fully funded by the school)
- You must hold a full driver's license - however access to a personal vehicle is not required, as on-site vehicles will be provided
- Patience, empathy, resilience and a positive attitude
- Experience in care, youth support, psychology or education studies, sports coaching, or other people‑focused roles
- A genuine passion for supporting neurodiverse children and young people
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
- Ability to stay calm in challenging situations
- Willingness to learn, develop and grow within the role
- Reliability and a proactive approach to teamwork
What We Offer:
- Competitive weekly pay, based on experience and qualifications
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy for further development
- Simple and efficient administration via our online portal
- Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a supportive Early Years team
How to Apply
If you’re excited to start a rewarding career supporting autistic learners, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today to begin your journey as a SEMH & Behaviour Practitioner in Gloucester.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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