Behaviour Support Worker - Salendine Nook High School

Kirklees Council; Queensland; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Australia is seeking a committed Behaviour Support Worker for a Special Educational Needs Department. This role emphasizes support for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, facilitating practical activities that promote engagement and emotional regulation. The ideal candidate should show adaptability, have an interest in sports or practical disciplines, and be prepared to work collaboratively with the school's pastoral team. Applications close on 10/10/2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Ability to promote respectful language and behaviour.
• Skills in developing behavior support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to students with SEMH needs.
• Facilitate practical activities promoting engagement.
• Work collaboratively with the SENCo to implement support.

Skills

Compassionate behavior support

Experience with SEMH needs

Interest in sport and hands-on learning

Adaptability

Job description

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Salendine Nook High School

Principal: Mrs. J Hornsby

[e-mail]

www.snhs.kirklees.sch.uk

Starting October 2025

We are delighted to offer a new opportunity for a committed and compassionate Behaviour Support Worker to join our Special Educational Needs Department, working closely with students who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This role is designed to provide targeted support to students who may require additional regulation strategies throughout the school day, with a strong emphasis on practical engagement and relational development. Through acting as a positive role model, the right candidate will promote respectful language and behaviours, enabling holistic development, within school and the wider community.

Alongside supporting students within the classroom environment, this position offers the opportunity for the right candidate to facilitate practical activities—such as sport, engineering, and hands-on learning experiences—that promote emotional regulation, engagement, and positive behaviour. These activities will be tailored to individual student interests and needs, providing meaningful breaks and opportunities for self-regulation and reflection.

This position will involve working collaboratively with the SENCo and wider pastoral team to identify students requiring SEMH support and implement structured break and intervention sessions. The successful candidate will also contribute to the development of behaviour support strategies, monitor student progress, and maintain clear communication with staff to ensure a consistent and supportive approach.

It is hoped that through introducing this new role, we will be able to further enhance our provision for students with SEMH needs, offering them a safe and structured environment in which to thrive. The right candidate will demonstrate a keen interest in sport, and other practical disciplines, and will be confident in using these interests to build rapport and engagement with students. They will also show adaptability to assigned tasks, flexibility in their approach, and initiative in developing new opportunities for regulation and support.

This is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your understanding of SEMH provision, develop your skill-set in behaviour support, and contribute meaningfully to the holistic development of our students at Salendine Nook High School. We are dedicated to supporting every child, ensuring they leave our school as well-rounded, confident, and successful members of society.

Applications should be returned to Helen Broadley, PA to the Principal ([e-mail]) by 10/10/2025.

Interviews will take place week commencing 13/10/2025.

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