Behaviour Support Worker

Prospero Teaching; Chard Town; On-site; GBP 20,608 - 22,854; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accredited training

Consultant support

Temp-to-perm opportunities

Weekly pay and flexible pay types

Job summary

Prospero Teaching are recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Support Mentor for a mainstream primary school in Chard. You will provide 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN and challenging behaviour, helping them stay engaged and ready to learn.

You will implement behaviour plans, use personalised strategies and support emotional development through trauma‑informed approaches, working closely with teachers and external professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with behavioural needs or SEN.
• Ability to stay calm, patient and nurturing with pupils.
• Strong commitment to inclusive practice and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• 1:1 support for a pupil with SEN and behavioural needs.
• Help pupil stay regulated, engaged, and ready to learn.
• Implement behaviour plans and personalised strategies.
• Support emotional development with trauma‑informed approaches.
• Collaborate with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals.
• Create a safe, supportive environment that promotes inclusion.

Skills

Behaviour management

SEN support

Trauma-informed approach

Calm demeanor

Job description

Behaviour Support Mentor - Primary School (Chard)

Location: Chard

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30 (Term Time Only)

Pay: £14.96 - £16.59 per hour (dependent on experience & pay type)

Prospero Teaching are looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Mentor to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Chard. This is a rewarding, full-time role supporting a pupil with Special Educational Needs (SEN) who presents challenging behaviour.

The Role

• 1:1 support for a primary-aged pupil with SEN and behavioural needs
• Helping the pupil stay regulated, engaged, and ready to learn
• Implementing behaviour plans and personalised strategies
• Supporting emotional development through positive, trauma‑informed approaches
• Working closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Creating a safe, supportive environment that promotes inclusion and progress

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting children with behavioural needs, SEN, SEMH, or similar
• A calm, nurturing, and patient approach
• Strong behaviour management and de‑escalation skills
• The ability to build rapport quickly and maintain consistent boundaries
• A genuine passion for helping children thrive
• An enhanced Child Workforce DBS (or willingness to apply)
• Right to Work in the UK

Why Join Prospero Teaching?

• Competitive hourly pay
• FREE, accredited training including safeguarding, behaviour support & SEN modules
• Dedicated Somerset based consultant support
• Temporary‑to‑permanent opportunities
• Weekly pay and flexible pay types (PAYE or Umbrella)

Apply Now – If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.