Behaviour Support Worker

Behaviour Support Worker

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire (LU1 / LU2 / LU3) Hours: Full-time (Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 15:30) Environment: SEN Specialist Provision (KS3 & KS4)

The Role: Impactful & Rewarding

Are you a resilient, positive, and dedicated individual ready to support vulnerable young people? Teaching Personnel is looking for a confident Behaviour Support Worker to join a specialist provision in Luton.

This is more than just a classroom role; you will be a mentor and a guide for students aged 11–16 (Key Stage 3 and 4), helping them navigate social, emotional, and academic challenges. Your goal is to foster a safe environment where students can re-integrate into mainstream education or prepare for life beyond school.

Your Responsibilities

• Empower Learning: Work 1:1 or in small groups to drive positive academic and emotional outcomes.
• Plan & Collaborate: Assist teaching staff in preparing inclusive activities and developing tailored support plans.
• Behaviour Mentoring: Use positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies (such as Team Teach) to manage complex behaviours effectively.
• Track Progress: Monitor and record student achievements, ensuring every "small win" is celebrated.
• Community Liaison: Act as a bridge between the school, parents, and external agencies to ensure holistic support for every pupil.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven background working with children or young people with SEND or behavioural challenges.
• Qualifications: Ideally Team Teach trained (or a willingness to undergo training).
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Compliance: * Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply).
• Right to work in the UK and minimum 3 months UK residency.
• Overseas criminal clearance where applicable.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

Join the UK’s leading education recruitment agency and gain access to competitive daily rates in Bedfordshire, a dedicated local consultant, and ongoing professional development to kickstart your career in SEN or Educational Psychology.

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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