Behaviour Support Worker

Job Title: Male Behaviour Support Worker
Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary-to-Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £13.75 per hour (depending on experience)
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you a confident, resilient, and patient individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs (SEN)?

We are recruiting for a Male Behaviour Support Worker to join a specialist SEN school that supports children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and/or Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC). The school provides a nurturing and therapeutic environment where pupils receive tailored support to help them thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

Role Overview:
You will work closely with pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis, supporting them to engage positively in their learning, manage their emotions, and develop effective strategies to improve behaviour. Many of the pupils have experienced trauma and require consistent, calm, and firm boundaries from staff they can trust.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support for students with SEMH and behavioural needs.

• De-escalate challenging behaviour using restorative and therapeutic approaches.

• Build strong, professional relationships based on trust, consistency, and respect.

• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to deliver personalised support plans.

• Promote emotional wellbeing and model positive behaviour at all times.

Requirements:

• Experience supporting young people with SEMH, ASC or behavioural difficulties (in education, care, or youth work).

• Strong communication, resilience, and behaviour management skills.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and use non-confrontational strategies.

• A genuine passion for working with young people with additional needs.

Occupational Requirement:
This role is open to male applicants only in accordance with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, due to the nature of the work and the need to provide gender-specific support for male pupils who have expressed a preference for male staff and require positive male role models as part of their behavioural and emotional development.

If you’re ready to be a positive male role model and make a genuine difference in an SEN setting, we want to hear from you.

To apply: Please submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience.

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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