SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist in Schools

Hampshire County Council; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is hiring a Behaviour Support Worker in Basingstoke to join the Primary Behaviour Service. The role focuses on delivering targeted support to pupils with SEMH needs, promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing within schools and collaborating with families and professionals.

The position is term-time only, 37 hours per week, with a permanent contract. The role includes travel across Hampshire, and a competitive benefits package including pension and health support.

Qualifications

• Experience working in secondary schools with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of child development and factors affecting a child's engagement in education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the 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 that help children and young people 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.

Job description

Hampshire County Council is hiring a Behaviour Support Worker in Basingstoke to join the Primary Behaviour Service. The role focuses on delivering targeted support to pupils with SEMH needs, promoting positive behaviour and wellbeing within schools and collaborating with families and professionals.

The position is term-time only, 37 hours per week, with a permanent contract. The role includes travel across Hampshire, and a competitive benefits package including pension and health support.