Behaviour Support Worker

Prospero Teaching; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Behaviour Support Worker in St Helens. The role involves providing classroom support, working 1:1 with students, and adapting activities to meet diverse learning needs. Candidates should have experience in educational support or related fields, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. The position offers ongoing training and development, allowing you to make a genuine difference in students' lives every day.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive staff team

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in school, tutoring, youth work, or care is welcome.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing is essential.
• Comfort with challenging behaviour preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support across core subjects.
• Work 1:1 with students to enhance learning.
• Adapt activities for different learning needs.
• Encourage positive participation and focus in lessons.
• Support the teacher with resources and routines.
• Contribute to a calm and inclusive environment.

Skills

Experience supporting children or young people

Good communication skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Teamwork skills

Proactive and patient approach

Job description

Behaviour Support Worker

Location: St Helens
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Pay: £95-£105 per day
Start Date: January

Your Role

As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will:

• Provide classroom support across core subjects
• Work 1:1 with students
• Help adapt activities to support different learning needs
• Encourage positive participation, focus and confidence in lessons
• Support the class teacher with learning resources and routines
• Contribute to a calm, safe and inclusive school environment

We're Looking For

Experience supporting children or young people (school, tutoring, youth work, care, coaching all welcome)

• A proactive and patient approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Robust and comfortable with challenging behaviour
• Previous experience is beneficial, but not essential. We welcome applications from graduates and career changers looking to start a rewarding role in education.

What the School Can Offer

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities to progress into specialised SEN support, HLTA or Teacher Training routes
• A role where you will genuinely make a difference every day

Apply Today

Apply Today If you are interested in this Behaviour Support position, click Apply Now and we will be in touch within 2-3 working days.

Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. You will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.