SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist for Schools

Hampshire County Council; Calmore; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Behaviour Support Worker to support pupils with SEMH needs in KS3 and during primary transition. The role is based at The Clifford Centre, Calmore, 37 hours per week (term-time only) with a permanent contract.

You will deliver targeted support in partnership with schools and families, promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, and contribute to workforce development and training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience working in secondary schools with children and families, ideally supporting SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of child development and factors affecting access and engagement in education.
• Knowledge or experience of KS2 transition into KS3 would be desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, schools and professionals.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and solution-focused when managing challenging situations.
• Genuine commitment to inclusion and belief that every child can succeed with the right support.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group interventions in schools and at the centre to help children overcome barriers to learning and participation.
• Provide practical, pastoral and behavioural support, using de-escalation techniques and agreed strategies to meet individual needs.
• Work closely with schools, families and partner agencies to develop and implement effective support plans.
• Model and share good practice, contributing to behaviour support consultation, advice, training and workforce development.
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to reviews and help evaluate the impact of support provided.
• Support the delivery of training and strategic work.

Skills

Experience in secondary schools

Child development knowledge

KS2 to KS3 transition knowledge

Communication & interpersonal skills

Calm, professional, solution-focused

Commitment to inclusion

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Behaviour Support Worker to support pupils with SEMH needs in KS3 and during primary transition. The role is based at The Clifford Centre, Calmore, 37 hours per week (term-time only) with a permanent contract.

You will deliver targeted support in partnership with schools and families, promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, and contribute to workforce development and training initiatives.