Behaviour Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Dedicated local consultant

CPD Academy access

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a resilient Behaviour Support Worker to join a SEN specialist provision in Bedford. You will support students aged 11-16 (KS3 & KS4) with social, emotional and academic needs, helping them reintegrate or build essential life skills.

Join a team that mentors learners, plans inclusive activities, and tracks progress while liaising with parents and external agencies. DBS checks and a right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young adults with SEND, SEMH, or significant behavioural challenges.
• Team Teach training is preferred, with encouragement to apply if not yet trained.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
• Full right to work in the UK and a minimum of 3 months UK residency.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 or in small groups to support positive academic engagement and emotional growth.
• Assist staff in designing inclusive activities and individual support plans (ISPs).
• Apply positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies to manage behaviours.
• Monitor and record student milestones and progress.
• Act as liaison between school, parents and external agencies to support welfare.

Skills

SEND/SEMH

Team Teach

Communication

DBS

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.

Benefits

• 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 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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