Behaviour Support

Prospero Teaching; Essex; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive pastoral team

Training & development

Rewarding role

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a motivated Behaviour Support Worker to join a thriving secondary school in Tendring, Essex. You will support students with behavioural, emotional or social needs and contribute to a calm, inclusive school environment.

The role is full-time during term time, with a competitive salary based on experience, and opportunities for training within a supportive pastoral team. Start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Calm, empathetic and confident when dealing with challenging situations.
• Able to build strong relationships with young people.
• Skilled in de-escalation, communication and positive behaviour management.
• Resilient, proactive and committed to supporting the schools behaviour ethos.
• Experienced in working with children or young people (school experience preferred but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students who require additional behavioural, emotional or social support
• Build positive, trusting relationships to help pupils make better choices
• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions
• Support the development and delivery of behaviour improvement strategies
• Assist in managing behaviour incidents, restorative conversations and reintegration plans
• Liaise with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external agencies where appropriate
• Help maintain a calm, safe and inclusive school environment

Skills

Calm demeanor

Empathetic

Relationship-building

De-escalation

Communication

Behaviour management

Resilient

Proactive

Experience with children

Job description

Behaviour Support Worker - Tendring Secondary School
Location: Tendring, Essex
Contract: Full-time / Term time only
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Start date: ASAP

Are you passionate about making a real difference in young peoples lives?
We are looking for a dedicated, patient and proactive Behaviour Support Mentor to join our pastoral team at a thriving secondary school in Tendring. This is a vital role supporting students to overcome barriers, improve behaviour, and succeed both academically and socially.

About the Role

• Work closely with students who require additional behavioural, emotional or social support
• Build positive, trusting relationships to help pupils make better choices
• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions
• Support the development and delivery of behaviour improvement strategies
• Assist in managing behaviour incidents, restorative conversations and reintegration plans
• Liaise with teaching staff, pastoral teams and external agencies where appropriate
• Help maintain a calm, safe and inclusive school environment

About You

• Calm, empathetic and confident when dealing with challenging situations
• Able to build strong relationships with young people
• Skilled in de-escalation, communication and positive behaviour management
• Resilient, proactive and committed to supporting the schools behaviour ethos
• Experienced in working with children or young people (school experience preferred but not essential)

What We Offer

• A supportive, friendly and experienced pastoral team
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A rewarding role where every day makes a difference
• A positive school community where staff wellbeing is valued

We warmly welcome applications from candidates with experience in youth work, education, counselling, mentoring or SEMH support.