Behaviour Support Specialist for SEMH & KS2-3 Transition

Hampshire County Council; Bishopstoke; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is hiring a Behaviour Support Worker for KS3 and Primary Transition based in Bishopstoke. You will work with schools to deliver targeted support for children and young people with SEMH needs, helping them engage and access learning.

The role involves delivering interventions, de-escalation, working with families, and contributing to workforce development and training across the service. Salary £28,697–£31,573, permanent, full-time.

Qualifications

• Experience in secondary schools with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of child development and factors affecting engagement in education.
• Desirable understanding of KS2 transitioning to KS3.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, professional and solution-focused in challenging situations.
• Commitment to inclusion and belief that every child can succeed with the right support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group interventions in schools and at the centre to help children and young people overcome barriers to learning and participation.
• Provide practical, pastoral and behavioural support, using de-escalation techniques and agreed strategies to meet individual needs.
• Work closely with schools, families and partner agencies to develop and implement effective support plans.
• Model and share good practice, contributing to behaviour support consultation, advice, training and workforce development.
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to reviews and help evaluate the impact of support provided.
• Support the delivery of training and strategic work.

Skills

Experience in SEMH settings

Job description

Hampshire County Council is hiring a Behaviour Support Worker for KS3 and Primary Transition based in Bishopstoke. You will work with schools to deliver targeted support for children and young people with SEMH needs, helping them engage and access learning.

The role involves delivering interventions, de-escalation, working with families, and contributing to workforce development and training across the service. Salary £28,697–£31,573, permanent, full-time.