SEMH Behaviour Support Worker - Rochdale

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

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in Rochdale is seeking a dedicated SEMH Behaviour Support Worker to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. You will provide one-on-one and small group support, assist with lesson delivery, and promote positive emotional regulation. Strong communication skills and experience with SEMH are essential for this full-time, permanent role offering competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/behavioural needs.
• A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach to managing behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and interventions.
• Promote emotional regulation and resilience throughout the school day.

Skills

Experience working with children with SEMH/behavioural needs

Calm and empathetic approach

Strong communication skills

Understanding of SEMH and SEND strategies

Education

Relevant qualification in support, care, or education

Job description

Overview

SEMH Behaviour Support Worker - Rochdale

Job Title: SEMH Behaviour Support Worker
Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Start Date: ASAP / October 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive £100 - £140 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School

Are you a patient, resilient, and nurturing individual with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are working with a welcoming, inclusive specialist school in Rochdale seeking a dedicated SEMH Behaviour Support Worker to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils who need encouragement, stability, and guidance to thrive in their learning and development.

About the Role

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour support, and interventions tailored to individual needs
• Promote positive routines, emotional regulation, and resilience throughout the school day
• Contribute to progress tracking and communicate effectively with staff and families

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/behavioural needs (in school, care, or youth work)
• A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach to managing behaviour
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• An understanding of SEMH and SEND strategies
• A relevant qualification in support, care, or education is desirable but not essential

To Be Eligible You Must

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)
• Be able to provide two professional references (child-related preferred)

Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do - all candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work.

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