Behaviour Support Worker
Location: St Helens
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Pay: £95-£105 per day
Start Date: January
We are looking to recruit a Behaviour Support worker for a well-regarded secondary school in St Helens. You will be working in a 1 to 1 capacity with students who may have additional needs, and those who are disengaged with their education. These students need extra support & guidance and may display quite challenging behaviours that will need to be managed.
Some of these students may have ASD, ADHD, SEMH and some may have chaotic home lives / trauma.
Although this is a mainstream school, you will be working within the SEN department and be overseen by the SENCO.
Your Role as a Behaviour Support Worker
As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will:
Provide classroom support across core subjects
Work 1:1 with students.
Help adapt activities to support different learning needs
Encourage positive participation, focus and confidence in lessons
Support the class teacher with learning resources and routines
Contribute to a calm, safe and inclusive school environment
We're Looking For
Experience supporting children or young people (school, tutoring, youth work, care, coaching all welcome)
A proactive and patient approach
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Good communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
Robust and comfortable with challenging behaviour
Previous experience is beneficial, but not essential. We welcome applications from graduates and career changers looking to start a rewarding role in education.
What the School Can Offer
A supportive and welcoming staff team
Ongoing training and development
Opportunities to progress into specialised SEN support, HLTA or Teacher Training routes
A role where you will genuinely make a difference every day
Apply Today If you are interested in this Behaviour Support position, click Apply Now and we will be in touch within 2-3 working days.
Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. You will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check
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