Behaviour Support Worker

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker
Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Tuesday 1^st September 2026
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 Rochdale seeking dedicated a SEMH Behaviour Support Worker to join their supportive teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils 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
• Contribute to progress tracking and communicate effectively with staff and families

SEMH 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 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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