Behaviour Intervention Specialist

Prospero Teaching Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prospero Teaching is acting as an EMP/

Job summary

Prospero Teaching Manchester is seeking a Behaviour Intervention Specialist to work in Salford, Greater Manchester, on a full-time temporary basis. The role focuses on providing targeted behavioural and emotional support to pupils with SEMH and related needs.

The successful candidate will have experience in education or youth support, strong communication skills, and a calm, restorative approach to de-escalation. DBS and safeguarding checks will be part of the onboarding process.

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural, or additional needs.
• Background in education, youth work, residential care, mentoring, coaching, or support work.
• Understanding of trauma-informed approaches and restorative practices (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted behavioural and emotional support to pupils across the school.
• Support pupils in managing behaviour, emotions, and social interactions.
• Deliver intervention programmes focused on engagement, self-regulation, and personal development.
• De-escalate challenging situations using a calm and restorative approach.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Calm under pressure

Education

Education/youth support qualifications (desirable)

Job description

Behaviour Intervention Specialist - Salford, Greater Manchester - Full-Time - Temporary

The school provides specialist support for pupils who have faced challenges in mainstream education and may present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, trauma-related needs, or behavioural difficulties.

The school prides itself on fostering positive relationships, promoting emotional wellbeing, and creating an environment where every young person feels valued, respected, and capable of success.

Staff work together to ensure students receive both academic and emotional support, helping them build confidence and reach their full potential.

As a Behaviour Intervention Specialist, you will:

• Provide targeted behavioural and emotional support to pupils across the school
• Support pupils in managing behaviour, emotions, and social interactions
• Deliver intervention programmes focused on engagement, self-regulation, and personal development
• De-escalate challenging situations using a calm and restorative approach

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, behavioural, or additional needs
• Has a background in education, youth work, residential care, mentoring, coaching, or support work
• Demonstrates excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Remains calm, resilient, and professional in challenging situations
• Understands trauma-informed approaches and restorative practices (desirable)
• Holds relevant qualifications or training within education, childcare, or youth support (desirable)

What the School Offers

• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A collaborative and welcoming staff culture
• The opportunity to have a direct and lasting impact on young people's lives

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered with the Update Service, or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references related to working with children or young people

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching before starting employment. All adults working with children and young people are expected to safeguard and promote their welfare at all times.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.