Behaviour Support Worker

Prospero Teaching; Bury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is working with a welcoming specialist school in Bury, Greater Manchester, seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs. The role is full-time, permanent, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, with a salary of £525–£700 per week depending on experience.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support, assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, promote positive routines, use de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches, and

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH/behavioural needs in school, care, or youth work.
• Calm, empathetic and proactive in managing behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of SEMH and SEND strategies.
• Qualification in support, care, or education is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour support and interventions tailored to individual needs.
• Promote positive routines, emotional regulation and resilience throughout the school day.
• Use de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches to help pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn.
• Contribute to progress tracking and communicate effectively with staff and families.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Empathy

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Support, care or education qualification desirable

Job description

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker

Area: Bury, Greater Manchester

Start Date: Monday 5th October or ASAP

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £525-£700 per week (dependent on experience and responsibilities)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Bury that is seeking a dedicated SEMH Behaviour Support Worker to join its supportive team. The school supports pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, and this is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people who need encouragement, stability and guidance to thrive in their learning and development.

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour support and interventions tailored to individual needs
• Promote positive routines, emotional regulation and resilience throughout the school day
• Use de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches to help pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn
• Contribute to progress tracking and communicate effectively with staff and families

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/behavioural needs (in school, care or youth work)
• A calm, empathetic and proactive approach to managing behaviour
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• An understanding of SEMH and SEND strategies
• A relevant qualification in support, care or education is desirable but not essential

To Be Eligible You Must

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
• Be able to provide two professional references (child-related preferred)

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