Unqualified Behaviour Support Worker - SEMH School
Location: Leyland, Lancashire
Start Date: January 2026
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (08:30am - 15:30pm), Term Time Only
Pay: £106 - £115 per day
Contract: Temp-to-Perm opportunity available
About the Role:
A specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Leyland is seeking a resilient, proactive, and dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to join their team from January 2026. This full-time role offers the opportunity to support children and young people who display challenging behaviours and require tailored emotional and educational support.
You'll work closely with teaching staff to help pupils regulate their emotions, stay engaged in learning, and develop essential life skills. The role also involves supporting pupils in physical activities, outdoor learning, and alternative education sessions, so confidence in active environments is essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career within specialist education-no formal qualifications required.
Key Responsibilities:
Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis
Assist with behaviour regulation and use de-escalation strategies when required
Build positive, trusting relationships with students
Support learning both inside and outside the classroom, including physical and outdoor activities
Help implement individual behaviour and learning plans
Work collaboratively with teachers and the wider pastoral team
Maintain a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment
Requirements:
Full UK driving licence - essential
Must have 24 months of employment references with no large unexplained gaps
Must hold an Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply and pay for one
Must be resilient, proactive, hardworking, and confident managing challenging situations
Ability to work well as part of a team
Comfortable participating in physical activities and learning outside the classroom
What's on Offer:
Full-time, term-time only
Temp-to-perm pathway
Supportive SEMH school environment
Highly rewarding role supporting vulnerable young people
Competitive daily pay: £106 - £115
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
* Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
* You must have legal right to work in the UK
* You must be willing to attend a registration interview All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay.
This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. We offer a market leading referral scheme, so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Jamie Heath on remembering to include your details as well.
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