Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker Area: Oldham, Greater Manchester Start Date: Monday 23rd March 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:

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 Oldham, 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 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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