Behaviour Support Worker

BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT WORKER

Permanent | Full Time | Term Time Only
Salary: £27,780 – £30,564 pro rata per annum

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting children to achieve positive outcomes?

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and resilient Behaviour Support Worker to join a specialist behaviour support service working alongside mainstream primary settings. This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly skilled team that supports children, families and schools through early intervention and targeted behavioural support.

The service works collaboratively with education professionals and families to help children develop positive behaviour, improve engagement and access learning successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support for children who present with complex or challenging behaviours
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, schools and families to promote positive outcomes
• Apply de-escalation and co-regulation approaches confidently and appropriately
• Support the development and implementation of behaviour support strategies
• Respond effectively to changing situations and make informed decisions in the moment
• Model effective approaches and share strategies with school staff and other professionals
• Contribute to a safe, structured and inclusive environment for children

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience supporting children with behavioural, social, emotional or additional needs
• High levels of resilience and confidence in managing complex situations
• Knowledge and understanding of behaviour support, de-escalation and co-regulation approaches
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently while also contributing positively within a team
• Initiative, adaptability and professional judgement
• A commitment to helping children achieve positive educational and personal outcomes

Desirable Experience

Applications are welcomed from candidates who have experience in:

• Primary education environments
• Special educational needs and inclusion
• Emotional literacy and nurture approaches
• Higher level classroom support roles
• Working with children and families experiencing barriers to education

Why Join Us?

Professional Development
Benefit from a structured induction programme and ongoing training opportunities to continue developing your skills.

Collaborative Team Environment
Work alongside experienced practitioners in a supportive and highly professional setting.

Meaningful Impact
Play an important role in improving outcomes for children, schools and families.

Career Growth
Develop specialist knowledge and experience within behaviour and inclusion support services.

Application Information

Further details and application guidance are available through the recruitment process.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect this commitment and all successful applicants will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks together with any other relevant employment checks.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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