Behaviour Intervention Support

Teaching Personnel; Bolton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Potential for permanent placement

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Behaviour Intervention Worker in the Bolton area to support pupils with additional behavioural and emotional needs. This role is focused on nurturing positive behaviours and re-engaging students with their education.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children facing challenges like SEMH needs and behavioural difficulties. Responsibilities include providing tailored support and implementing strategies. This is a full-time, temporary position with potential for permanence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to build trust and maintain boundaries.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with behavioural needs.
• Implement behaviour intervention strategies.
• Build relationships to support engagement.
• Support teaching staff in managing classroom behaviour.
• Encourage pupils’ social and emotional development.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress.
• Assist with de-escalation strategies.

Skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Proactive approach

Building rapport

Job description

Behaviour Intervention Worker

Location: Bolton area
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Start Date: September (Full-Time)

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Intervention Worker to support pupils within a specialist setting in the Bolton area. This provision supports children and young people who require additional behavioural and emotional support to access education successfully.

About the Setting

The school supports pupils typically aged 8–16 years who present with a range of additional needs, including:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Behavioural challenges and dysregulation
• Possible associated learning difficulties and/or Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

The environment is structured, supportive, and focused on nurturing positive behaviours and re‑engaging pupils with learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one and small group support to pupils with behavioural needs
• Implement behaviour intervention strategies and support plans
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support engagement and emotional regulation
• Support teaching staff in managing classroom behaviour and promoting a positive learning environment
• Encourage pupils’ social and emotional development
• Monitor and report on pupil progress and behaviour
• Assist with de‑escalation strategies when required

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, or in a similar setting
• A proactive, empathetic, and patient approach
• Strong behaviour management skills and resilience
• Ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)
• Right to work in the UK
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

What We Offer

• Full‑time, long‑term opportunity with potential for permanent placement
• Supportive and welcoming school environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Dedicated consultant support from Teaching Personnel

If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning, we encourage you to apply today.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.