1:1 Behaviour Support Wanted

PK Education; Bradford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

PK Education seeks a 1:1 Behaviour Support Worker to support a learner with complex SEMH needs in Bradford's specialist education setting. The role is 3 days per week with a pay rate of £16–£18 per hour, starting October and extending through the academic year.

You will work with a young person facing significant trauma, requiring calm, resilient, and consistent professional boundaries and trauma-informed strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience providing 1:1 support to learners with SEMH/PRU/Alternative Provision backgrounds.
• Ability to apply trauma-informed approaches and safeguarding in high-needs settings.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply for a new DBS via PK Education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 behavioural support to a young person with SEMH in a specialist setting.
• Follow safeguarding and risk-management plans, and use de-escalation strategies as required.

Skills

Behaviour support

Trauma-informed practice

De-escalation techniques

Youth work / residential care

Tools

MAPA training

Team Teach training

Job description

1:1 Behaviour Support Worker – Bradford

£16 - £18 per hour, depending on experience| October start | Long-term | 3 days per week

PK Education are recruiting an experienced 1:1 Behaviour Support Worker to work within a specialist education setting in Bradford.

This is a challenging but rewarding position supporting a young person with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs and significant previous trauma.

We're looking for someone calm, resilient and confident who can build a positive and consistent relationship while maintaining clear professional boundaries.

Previous experience within SEMH, PRU, Alternative Provision, youth work, residential care, secure settings or other complex behavioural environments is essential.

You will need to be confident supporting challenging behaviour, using trauma-informed approaches and de-escalation strategies, recognising triggers and following individual safeguarding and risk-management plans.

Team Teach, MAPA or equivalent positive-handling training is desirable but not essential.

Applicants must hold an enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for a new DBS through PK Education.

The role is due to start in October 2026 and is expected to continue throughout the academic year.

Pay: £16–£18 per hour, dependent on experience.