Behaviour Support Worker

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to join a SEN specialist provision in Hertfordshire. The role supports students aged 11–16, guiding social, emotional and academic development to re-integrate into mainstream education or build life skills.

Key responsibilities include 1:1 or small group support, collaboration on ISPs, and mentoring using de-escalation strategies. DBS checks and valid UK working rights are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with children/young adults with SEND, SEMH, or behavioural challenges.
• Team Teach training is desirable and encouraged to apply.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 or in small groups to boost engagement and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist staff in designing inclusive activities and Individual Support Plans.
• Use positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies to manage behaviours.
• Monitor progress and record milestones, celebrating small wins.
• Liaise with school, parents and external agencies to support welfare.

Skills

Experience with SEND/SEMH/behavioural

Team Teach trained

Strong communication

Job description

Behaviour Support Worker

Location: Biggleswade and AL3, SG8, SG12

Hours: Full-time (Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 15:30)

Environment: SEN Specialist Provision (KS3 & KS4)

The Role: Impactful & Rewarding

Are you a resilient, positive, and dedicated individual ready to support vulnerable young people? Teaching Personnel is looking for a confident Behaviour Support Worker to join an established specialist provision in Hertfordshire.

This is more than just a classroom role; you will act as a mentor and guide for students aged 11–16 (Key Stage 3 and 4), helping them navigate social, emotional, and academic challenges. Your primary goal is to foster a safe, inclusive environment where students can either successfully re-integrate into mainstream education or build the essential skills needed for life beyond school.

Your Responsibilities

• Empower Learning: Work 1:1 or in small groups to drive positive academic engagement and emotional growth.
• Plan & Collaborate: Assist teaching staff in designing inclusive activities and developing tailored Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
• Behaviour Mentoring: Implement positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies (such as Team Teach) to manage complex behaviours with empathy and professionalism.
• Track Progress: Carefully monitor and record student milestones, ensuring every "small win" is recognised and celebrated.
• Community Liaison: Act as a vital bridge between the school, parents, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to student welfare.

Requirements

• Experience: A proven background working with children or young adults with SEND, SEMH, or significant behavioural challenges.
• Qualifications: Ideally Team Teach trained (though we highly encourage those willing to undergo training to apply).
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills and a natural ability to remain calm and collected under pressure.
• Compliance: * An Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).
  • Full Right to Work in the UK and a minimum of 3 months UK residency.
  • Overseas criminal clearance where applicable.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

As the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, we offer more than just a job. When you join our team, you gain:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly.
• A dedicated local consultant who understands the Bedfordshire education landscape.
• Access to our CPD Academy for ongoing professional development—perfect for those looking to kickstart a career in SEN, Social Work, or Educational Psychology.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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