Behaviour Support Worker

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker

Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Start Date: Monday 5th October or ASAP

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £525-£700 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School:

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Rochdale seeking dedicated a SEMH Behaviour Support Worker to join their supportive teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils who need encouragement, stability, and guidance to thrive in their learning and development.

SEMH Behaviour Support Worker Role and Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs

Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour support, and interventions tailored to individual needs

Promote positive routines, emotional regulation, and resilience throughout the school day

Contribute to progress tracking and communicate effectively with staff and families

SEMH Behaviour Support Worker - What We're Looking For:

Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/behavioural needs (in school, care, or youth work)

A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach to managing behaviour

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

An understanding of SEMH and SEND strategies

A relevant qualification in support, care, or education is desirable but not essential

SEMH Behaviour Support Worker - To Be Eligible You Must:

Hold the Right to Work in the UK

Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)

Be able to provide two professional references (child-related preferred)

Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do - all candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work.

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