Behaviour Support Worker

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker

Location: Chorley

We are currently seeking a Behaviour Support Worker to join a specialist SEMH provision in Chorley. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to make a positive impact on the lives of young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The school offers a highly personalised curriculum and focuses on ensuring the students develop independence, interpersonal/social skills and self-regulation, alongside their academic journey.

Experience in a similar role is desired but not essential, as full training will be provided. The successful candidate will have a passion for working with young people and be able to demonstrate patience, empathy, and understanding in challenging situations.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Chorley
• Position - Behaviour Support Worker
• Type of work - Behaviour Support
• Start date - ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing (Temp-Perm for the right candidate)
• End date (if applicable) - N/A
• Contract type - Temporary-Perm
• Full time/part time - Full-time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate 100 per day
• Hours - 8:30 am - 3.45pm

Requirements:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure
A flexible and adaptable approach to work
A genuine interest in supporting young people with SEMH needs

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team