Overview
SEMH Behaviour Support Worker / Learning Support Assistant - Rochdale (Full-Time)
Job Title: SEMH Behaviour Support Worker / LSA
Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Start Date: ASAP - September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (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 Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
We are working with a welcoming, inclusive specialist school in Rochdale seeking a dedicated SEMH Behaviour Support Worker / LSA to join their supportive team. 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.
About the Role
* 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
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
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)
This is a full-time position starting ASAP during September 2025.
If you want a rewarding role where you can make a lasting difference in a supportive SEMH setting, apply today!
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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