Behaviour Support Worker

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker Area: Bury, Greater Manchester Start Date: Monday 5th October or ASAP Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £525-£700 per week (dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School: We are working with a welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Bury that is seeking a dedicated SEMH Behaviour Support Worker to join its supportive team. The school supports pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, and this is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people who need encouragement, stability and guidance to thrive in their learning and development. SEMH Behaviour Support Worker: Role and Responsibilities: 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 Use de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches to help pupils feel safe, understood and ready to learn Contribute to progress tracking and communicate effectively with staff and familiesSEMH Behaviour Support Worker: 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 essentialTo 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. IND-TA IND-SEN