Behaviour Support Worker

Behaviour Support Worker

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker
Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Monday 19th January 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: 105-140 per day (Dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School:

Are you a calm, resilient, and caring individual with a genuine interest in supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

We are partnering with a friendly and inclusive specialist school in Rochdale that is looking to appoint a committed SEMH Behaviour Support Worker to join their dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to positively influence the lives of pupils who benefit from consistency, understanding, and positive role models.

SEMH Behaviour Support Worker - Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Support the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour management, and targeted interventions
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and coping strategies throughout the school day
• Help monitor pupil progress and communicate effectively with teaching staff and families

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs (school, care, or youth work backgrounds welcome)
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to behaviour support
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• An understanding of SEMH and SEND strategies
• A relevant qualification in education, care, or support is beneficial but not essential

SEMH Behaviour Support Worker - To 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.

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