SEND Behaviour Support Worker

Prospero Teaching; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a SEND Behaviour Support Worker for a specialist SEND school in Rochdale. You will support learners aged 11-19 with autism, ADHD and complex learning needs, focusing on communication, social and life skills.

This role is full-time and permanent, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, term-time. You will work in a person-centred, holistic setting, building trusted relationships to support independence and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting learners with autism or ADHD.
• Ability to adapt communication for non-verbal learners.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with complex needs in a person-centred setting.
• Help develop communication, social and life skills.
• Build trusted relationships with learners and monitor progress.

Job description

Job Title: SEND Behaviour Support Worker
Area: Rochdale, Greater ManchesterStart Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentPay Rate: 550 - 750 per week (depending on experience)Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, Term time

About the School:

We're working with a specialist SEND school in Rochdale that supports young people aged 11-19 with a wide range of complex special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, and complex communication needs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist provision, helping learners build the communication, social and life skills they need to thrive.

About the Role:

As a SEND Behaviour Support Worker, you'll support learners with complex learning needs, working within a person-centred, holistic approach rather than a traditional curriculum. You'll build consistent, trusted relationships with your learners, adapting your communication to support their needs, and helping them develop confidence, independence and life skills day to day.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a patient, relationship-focused professional who wants to make a genuine, lasting difference to the lives of young people with complex needs.

What We're Looking For:

• A genuine passion for supporting young people with autism, ADHD or complex learning needs
• Confidence adapting communication style to suit individual learners, including non-verbal and complex communicators
• A calm, patient and consistent approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships quickly
• Emotional and physical resilience, with a person-centred mindset when working with complex needs
• Strong team-working skills and a genuine desire to make a positive, lasting impact
• Relevant qualification desirable

To Be Eligible You Must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Have an enhanced DBS certificate already on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one
• Provide two professional references from child-related roles
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

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