Behaviour Support Worker

Prospero Teaching; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is seeking a Behaviour Support Worker to join a specialist SEN school in South London. The role involves supporting children with Autism and complex behavioural needs, requiring a calm, proactive approach to challenges. Candidates must have relevant experience and an enhanced DBS. The position offers long-term employment with training opportunities.

Benefits

Accredited CPD courses including Behaviour Management and Safeguarding

Ongoing support and development from the in-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural needs, preferably in an educational or care setting.
• Calm, confident, and proactive attitude to managing challenging behaviours.
• Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce) on the Update Service.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Two references covering the last 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Support children with Autism, SEMH, and complex behavioural needs.
• Contribute to a therapeutic approach for behaviour support.
• Work with a supportive and well-trained staff team.

Job description

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a Behaviour Support Worker to join a specialist SEN school in Mitcham, South London

This welcoming SEN school supports children with Autism, SEMH, and complex behavioural needs and is looking for a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Worker to start in September 2025.

Role Details:
Position: Behaviour Support Worker
Setting: SEN School
Location: Mitcham, South London
Start Date: September 2025
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm
Pay: GBP106 per day
Contract Type: Long-term

About the School:
Specialist setting for children with Autism, SEMH, and complex needs
Strong emphasis on therapeutic approaches and behaviour support
Supportive and well-trained staff team
Regular CPD and in-house training opportunities

Requirements:
Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural needs, preferably in an educational or care setting
Calm, confident, and proactive attitude to managing challenging behaviours
Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce) on the Update Service
Right to work in the UK
Two references covering the last 2 years

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching and complete all relevant safeguarding and vetting checks. All adults working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and promoting their welfare.

Prospero Teaching can offer:
Accredited CPD courses including Behaviour Management and Safeguarding
Ongoing support and development from our in-house Training and Development Team

Interested?
Call (phone number removed) - Press 1, then 3 for Lale on the SEN West Team
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