Behaviour Intervention Specialist

Prospero Teaching Manchester; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching Manchester is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Intervention Specialist to support pupils at a Salford school. You will provide targeted behavioural and emotional support across the school and help students engage with learning.

Ideal candidates will have experience with SEMH or behavioural needs, strong communication, and a calm, restorative approach. DBS and Right to Work in the UK are required, with safeguarding checks before start.

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

Job description

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

About the School

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

This role would suit Behaviour Mentors, Learning Mentors, Youth Workers, Teaching Assistants, Pastoral Leads, Residential Support Workers, Sports Coaches, or anyone with a passion for helping young people overcome challenges and succeed.

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

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