Behaviour Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD Academy access

Dedicated local consultant

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker in St Albans to support students aged 11-16 in a SEN provision. You will work 1:1 or in small groups to boost academic engagement and emotional well-being, collaborating with teachers and external agencies to create inclusive plans.

The role emphasises mentoring, de-escalation techniques, and safeguarding, with DBS checks and right-to-work requirements. Competitive rates and CPD opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with children/young adults with SEND, SEMH, or significant behavioural challenges.
• Team Teach training preferred; training encouraged for applicants.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Empower learning: 1:1 or small groups to drive academic engagement and emotional growth.
• Plan & collaborate: assist staff in designing inclusive activities and ISPs.
• Behaviour mentoring: use positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies (e.g., Team Teach).
• Track progress: monitor milestones and celebrate small wins.
• Community liaison: bridge between school, parents, and external agencies to support welfare.

Skills

Behaviour support

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Team Teach training

Job description

Behaviour Support Worker

Location: St Albans (AL3, SG8, SG12)

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 Hertfordshire.

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.

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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