Job Advert: Behavioural Support Worker An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Behavioural Support Worker to join a dedicated team in an educational setting supporting students with special educational needs. The school caters to children with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) who may require additional care and support to help them achieve their goals. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing behaviour and possess the resilience, understanding, and patience necessary to work with children who may have faced trauma or adverse experiences. Some students may struggle to build relationships and trust, so the ability to create a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment is essential. The role requires a compassionate professional who can establish strong, positive bonds with students and provide the guidance needed to help them succeed both academically and personally. This full-time position offers an incredibly rewarding opportunity for the right individual, with the potential to become a permanent member of staff. The successful applicant will be committed to fostering a positive learning environment, demonstrating empathy, and helping students overcome barriers to learning. Key Responsibilities: Provide tailored behavioural and emotional support to students with additional needs. Build strong, trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and learning. Implement effective behaviour management strategies to support students in achieving their potential. Collaborate with teaching staff and other professionals to ensure students receive the appropriate care and support. Create a safe, inclusive environment where students feel comfortable and valued. Requirements: Previous experience working with children with special educational needs and/or managing challenging behaviour. A resilient, empathetic, and nurturing approach. The ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations. A commitment to supporting students to achieve their personal and academic goals. This role is an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, providing them with the care and support they need to thrive. Job Type: Full-time Potential for Permanent Role: Yes If you are a compassionate, driven individual looking to support students in overcoming challenges and achieving success, this could be the perfect role for you. Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Behavioural Support Worker. 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.