Behaviour Support Worker

Hampshire County Council; Basingstoke; In loco; GBP 25.000 - 28.000; Part-time

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Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

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Hampshire County Council is hiring a Behaviour Support Worker in Basingstoke to join the Primary Behaviour Service. The role focuses on delivering targeted support to pupils with SEMH needs, promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing within schools and collaborating with families and professionals.

The position is term-time only, 37 hours per week, with a permanent contract. The role includes travel across Hampshire, and a competitive benefits package including pension and health support.

Competenze

• Experience working in secondary schools with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of child development and factors affecting a child's engagement in education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, schools and professionals.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and solution-focused when managing challenging situations.
• Genuine commitment to inclusion and belief that every child can succeed with the right support.

Mansioni

• Deliver individual and group interventions that 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.

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Reference: HCC624986
Salary Range: £28,697 - £31,573 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £25,176 - £28,063 per annum)
Work Location: The Harewood Centre, Basingstoke
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent (Term-Time only)
Closing Date: 2 November 2026

The Role:

As a Behaviour Support Worker within the Primary Behaviour Service, you'll make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Using your empathy, resilience and relationship-building skills, you'll help pupils overcome barriers to learning, engagement and inclusion, enabling them to get the most from their education.

Working in partnership with schools, families and other professionals, you'll deliver targeted support and practical interventions that promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing service, including supporting the expansion of provision into Key Stage 3 settings and contributing to Hampshire Local Area Partnership's Experts at Hand offer, helping schools build confidence, capability and inclusive practice.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver individual and group interventions that 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.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working in secondary schools with children and families, ideally supporting those with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of child development and an understanding of the factors that can affect a child's ability to access and engage in education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, schools and professionals.
• The ability to remain calm, professional and solution-focused when managing challenging situations.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and a belief that every child can succeed with the right support.

• Be part of a collaborative and highly valued team making a real difference to children and young people across Hampshire.
• Play a key role in an expanding service, with opportunities to contribute to innovative behaviour support and workforce development initiatives.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information .

Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, therefore the advert may close early.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK.

Other job titles you may be searching for include:Behaviour Mentor, SEMH Support Worker, Behaviour Intervention Worker, Pastoral Support Worker, Inclusion Support Worker, Student Support Worker, Youth Support Worker.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire, and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

Additional Information:

Behaviour Support Worker

Vetting Requirements:

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

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