Behaviour Support Worker

Prospero Teaching; Stockport; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to assist children with special educational needs in Stockport. This role focuses on helping children with challenging behaviours, including those affected by early life trauma. The ideal candidate will be a passionate graduate or have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, or Behaviour Support Worker. You will engage in outdoor activities and support the development of essential life skills. Join a supportive team that values professional growth and offers free training courses to enhance your skills and confidence in this rewarding role.

Benefits

Access to free accredited training courses

Support with interview preparations

Support with lesson planning

Generous recommend a friend referral scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate individuals with a desire to support children with challenging behaviour.
• Experience in youth work or related fields is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with SEN in developing life skills and managing behaviour.
• Engage in outdoor activities and support children outside the classroom.

Skills

Behaviour Support

Youth Work

Support for SEN

Life Skills Development

Education

Graduate

Experience in Youth Work

Job description

SEN Behaviour Support Worker - Stockport

Are you a passionate graduate, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker or Behaviour Support Worker looking to work with children that really need you?

About The Role

We are currently recruiting for a BSW to work with children with a variety of SEN, including SEMH, ASD and ADHD. This role is to assist children with their behaviour and help them develop life skills. The role will involve outdoor activities and is not strictly classroom based.

About You

You don't necessarily need to have school-based experience; sports graduates, sports coaches, youth workers and care workers are also welcome to apply. We are seeking passionate individuals that have a desire for supporting children with challenging behaviour that may have experienced early life trauma.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location - Stockport
Position - BSW - Behaviour Support Worker
Start date - April 2025
Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing
Full time/part-time - Full time only
The minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £104 per day

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

1. Hold Right to Work in the UK
2. Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
3. Provide two professional references

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

By registering with Prospero Teaching, you will be working with a team of dedicated professionals with a wealth of educational experience to help you find your next career move.

In addition, you will also benefit from:

1. Access to free accredited training courses for teachers and support staff, ensuring you are able to continue your professional development
2. Support with interview preparations so you're fully prepared and confident to interview for your next role
3. Support with lesson planning and classroom management to support you to create stimulating and varied lessons
4. A generous recommend a friend referral scheme

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Ideally, you will already have a full DBS on the update service but if not, we can process a new one.