Behaviour Support Worker

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates paid weekly

CPD Academy access

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Bedford is seeking a resilient Behaviour Support Worker to join a SEN specialist provision for KS3 & KS4. You will support students aged 11-16, helping them overcome social, emotional, and academic barriers, with a focus on safe reintegration or building essential life skills.

This role combines mentoring with classroom support, 1:1 and small-group work, collaboration with teachers to design tailored ISPs, and proactive behaviour management.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND/SEMH or significant behavioural challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Team Teach training preferred, willingness to undertake training if not already qualified.

Responsibilities

• Empower Learning: 1:1 or small groups to drive academic engagement and emotional growth.
• Plan & Collaborate: assist staff in creating inclusive activities and ISPs.
• Behaviour Mentoring: use positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies.
• Track Progress: monitor milestones and celebrate small wins.
• Community Liaison: act as a bridge between school, parents, and external agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Education

Team Teach training (preferred)

Job description

Behaviour Support Worker

Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire (MK40 / MK41 / MK42)

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

Environnent: 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 Bedford.

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?

• 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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