Behaviour support worker

Description

ob Title: Behaviour Support Worker

Area: Wythenshawe

Start Date: February 2026

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £(Apply online only)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School:

Are you a patient, resilient, and nurturing individual with a passion for supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive specialist SEND school in Wythenshawe, seeking a dedicated SEND Behaviour Support Worker to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils who need encouragement, stability, and tailored support to thrive in their learning and personal 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

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 essentialSEMH 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. xjnqpsq 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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Ad ID: 5417891704