Behaviour Support Worker

Teaching Personnel; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to join their dynamic team in Blackpool. This rewarding full-time role involves providing tailored support to students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. You'll work closely with pupils, helping them to thrive in their education by promoting positive behavior and de-escalating challenging situations. With a supportive staff team and opportunities for ongoing training, this position offers the chance to make a lasting impact on young people's lives. If you are passionate about making a difference, apply today!

Benefits

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Supportive staff team

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH or behavioral needs is essential.
• Ability to build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Promote positive behavior strategies and emotional regulation techniques.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Interpersonal Skills

Behaviour Management

Education

Experience working with children or young people

Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches

Job description

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker
Location: Blackpool, FY4
Contract Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday), agency basis with potential permanent contract
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £13.75+ per hour

Are you passionate about supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and commitment to make a real difference in a student's life?

We are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to join our team at a dynamic secondary SEMH school in Blackpool (FY4). This full-time role offers the opportunity to work closely with pupils who need consistent, tailored behavioural and emotional support to thrive in their education.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs.

• Promote positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation techniques.

• De-escalate challenging situations calmly and safely.

• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral leads, and external professionals.

• Help to create a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment.

• Experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEMH or behavioural needs.

• Calm, confident, and compassionate, with strong interpersonal skills.

• Able to build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model.

• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches or Team Teach (desirable but not essential).

• Must have or be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

• A supportive and dedicated staff team.

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.

• A rewarding role where no two days are the same.

• The chance to make a lasting impact in young people’s lives.

Apply today!

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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.
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