Job Description
Behaviour Support Worker - Alternative Provision (Primary SEMH) - Portsmouth\n\nOur client school's Alternative Provision in Portsmouth is seeking calm, resilient, and relationship‑focused Behaviour Support Workers to support primary‑aged children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The provision supports pupils who may have experienced disrupted education, trauma, anxiety, or difficulties engaging in a mainstream setting, and offers a nurturing, structured environment where every child is supported to thrive.\n\nThis is a highly rewarding role for someone who is passionate about helping children build emotional resilience, develop positive behaviour strategies, and re‑engage with learning through trust, consistency, and therapeutic approaches.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProviding individualised behaviour and emotional support to primary pupils with SEMH needs\nSupporting children who may display emotional dysregulation, anxiety, low self‑esteem, or challenging behaviour\nUsing de‑escalation, restorative approaches, and trauma‑informed practice to maintain a safe, calm environment\nEncouraging engagement through creative, practical, and therapeutic activities tailored to each child's needs\nPromoting emotional wellbeing, positive routines, and pro‑social behaviour throughout the school...