1197 behaviour support worker jobs found

Job Opportunity: Behaviour Support Worker Location: Beckfoot Thornton  Contract: Long-term and Short Term supply (likely temp-to-perm) | Term time only Start Date: ASAP Beckfoot Thornton is seeking a committed and caring Behaviour Support Worker to join the team from Febuary 2026 on a long-term or short-term supply basis, with the potential to become permanent. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Behaviour Support Worker who has experience supporting the wellbeing, behaviour, and learning of pupils—particularly vulnerable learners—within a welcoming and inclusive school community. Key Responsibilities: Support pupils’ wellbeing, behaviour, and attitude to learning Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in collaboration with colleagues and external professionals Build positive relationships with families and encourage engagement with school life Promote inclusion, independence, and positive values in pupils Track and monitor behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding...

Behaviour Support Worker Location: Beckfoot Upper Heaton Contract: Full-time & Part-time opportunities available We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Worker to join Beckfoot Upper Heaton. Beckfoot Upper Heaton is a vibrant and inclusive school committed to creating an environment where every student can thrive. As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will work closely with students, staff, and families to promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning. A key part of being a Behaviour Support Worker is helping students overcome barriers, develop social and emotional skills, and achieve their full potential. Key Responsibilities Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with behavioural needs Implement strategies to promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff to create tailored support plans Monitor and record progress, ensuring interventions are effective and timely Act...

New Directions Education, are recruiting for a pool of passionate, supportive and engaged Behaviour Support Workers, to work across Wakefield. This role is a fantastic opportunity for people who are dedicated in supporting learners to thrive within the classroom and outdoor learning facilities. We are looking for people who are : * Knowledge of trauma-informed approached and therapeutic behaviour support. * Trained in Team-Teach or other behaviour intervention methods * Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA) * Teaching Assistants with proven classroom experience who are ready to step up. Job Specification Working as a Behaviour Support worker can be a very rewarding but also a very demanding role. This role involves working closely with teaching staff, therapists, outside agencies such as social workers, also pastoral teams to promote positive behaviour plans ensuring a safe and supporting learning environment for learners. Ideally, candidates will be required to:...

Alternative Provisions supports students who have found mainstream education challenging. They provide a nurturing, personalised learning environment that helps young people re-engage with education, build confidence, and develop positive behaviour strategies that will serve them for life. As a Behaviour Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our students both in and out of the classroom. You’ll work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies to promote positive behaviour, manage challenging situations calmly, and help students reach their potential. Your responsibilities will include: Building positive, respectful relationships with students. Supporting behaviour management strategies in lessons and around the school. Delivering targeted interventions to help students develop self-regulation and social skills. Working collaboratively with staff to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment. Contributing to behaviour...

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Specialist Location: Southwark Start Date: September 2026 Full-Time | Monday - Friday All-age setting: supporting children aged 4-16 years Pay rate: £95 - £105 per day Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most in Southwark? We are an SEMH/EBD specialist SEN school in Southwark seeking resilient, empathetic, and committed individuals to join our team. This role is ideal for people who understand the realities many of our students face and can build strong, trusting relationships that support positive change. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in: * Mentoring or youth work * Counselling or therapeutic support * Supporting children with challenging behaviour * Working with Looked After Children (LAC) * Supporting young people vulnerable to gang involvement or exploitation * Working with children affected by drug-related environments or poverty * Trauma-informed...

SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Specialist Location: Islington Start Date: September 2026 Full-Time | Monday - Friday All-age setting: supporting children aged 4-16 years Pay rate: £95 - £105 per day Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people who need it most in Islington? We are an SEMH/EBD specialist SEN school in Islington seeking resilient, empathetic, and committed individuals to join our team. This role is ideal for people who understand the realities many of our students face and can build strong, trusting relationships that support positive change. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in: * Mentoring or youth work * Counselling or therapeutic support * Supporting children with challenging behaviour * Working with Looked After Children (LAC) * Supporting young people vulnerable to gang involvement or exploitation * Working with children affected by drug-related environments or poverty *...

Teaching Assistant Competitive rates between £90 - £105 depending on experience The chance to go on a Permanent contract Location: Brent Immediate Start Do you have a passion and talent for supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health disorders? Are you interested in supporting children who have challenging behaviour? Do you have experience working as a Secondary Teaching Assistant / Learning Mentor with young people who cannot attend mainstream school and have a background of behavioural challenges? Are you keen to make a difference to the lives of children and young people whilst building your experience and furthering your career in SEND/SEMH? Even if your experience is informal/voluntary, I want to hear from you! The children you will support will have various needs, including significant complex behaviour challenges and sometimes associated SEND. Experience of working with young people with SEND and/or Autism, ADHD, sensory processing...

We are seeking to appoint a number of committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join and support our team at a Mainstream Primary school with a high level of SEN need based in Tonbridge. This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children, particularly with Learning Difficulties, and also a fantastic opportunity for those considering a career in teaching to gain valuable first-hand experience. Candidates who are appointed will receive full support and training from colleagues and teachers. Join a new SEN school and become a part of our exciting journey, starting as soon as possible. This is a long term supply role (eventually moving permanent) based on hours per week as follows, (Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm. What does the role involve? The main aim of this role is to support our teachers to deliver academic excellence, day in, day out, with professionalism and enthusiasm. This will involve providing a comprehensive support service to the...

Teaching Assistant – SEND Support in Gloucestershire Five Education are seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a well-resourced school in Gloucester. This rewarding role involves supporting students with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. Previous experience supporting young people with SEND, particularly Autism, and confidence in managing challenging behaviour are essential. The successful candidate will be resilient, empathetic, and committed to helping every student thrive both academically and personally. Key Responsibilities: Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support in line with individual learning needs and EHCP targets. Adapt learning materials and classroom approaches to suit a variety of learning styles and developmental needs. Support students in developing communication skills, emotional regulation, confidence, and independence. Work collaboratively...

We are working with a large SEN school just outside of Ashford who are looking for experienced and qualified Residential Support Workers to start throughout June into July 2026. The role is based at the Residential site for the SEN school. Working hours are 1pm - 11pm. The school is an coeducational, day school which caters for students across Key Stages 1 – Key Stage 4 with EHC Plans of social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties and a range of additional learning difficulties including Autism and Moderate Learning Difficulties. They also have a seperate site closeby that supports children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health issues. Your key duties as a Residential Support Worker will be to: · Support students 1:1 and on a small group basis within the Residential home. · Follow IEPs. · Manage any challenging behaviour at times. · Provide encouragement and help teach the young people life skills. - Must have good knowledge of Safeguarding. It is essential that you...

Teaching Assistant – SEND Support in Oxfordshire Five Education are seeking a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a well-resourced school in Oxford. This rewarding role involves supporting students with a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. Previous experience supporting young people with SEND, particularly Autism, and confidence in managing challenging behaviour are essential. The successful candidate will be resilient, empathetic, and committed to helping every student thrive both academically and personally. Key Responsibilities: Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support in line with individual learning needs and EHCP targets. Adapt learning materials and classroom approaches to suit a variety of learning styles and developmental needs. Support students in developing communication skills, emotional regulation, confidence, and independence. Work collaboratively with...

Youth Worker (Behaviour Mentor) - Secondary School - Wandsworth - ASAP Start- £115 - £120 per day (depending on experience) ***Youth Worker Required for a Mainstream Secondary School in the borough of Wandsworth ***Youth Worker required to work with students to provide behavioural and pastoral support ***Youth Worker required to have at least 1 years' experience with young people, ideally in a school setting ***Youth Worker must have strong behaviour management skills ***Youth Worker ideally be Team Teach/ Physical Intervention Trained Are you a Youth Worker who has extensive experience working with young people from different walks of life? Would you consider yourself to be Youth Worker who has an empathetic approach and is able to build excellent rapport with students? If you have answered YES to the above, then this role is for you! The Role - Youth Worker (Behaviour Mentor) - Wandsworth Our Client, A Mainstream secondary School are seeking for a passionate and well...

Start ASAP– Cover Supervisor Are you passionate about teaching on Supply? Do you have transferrable skills or a degree you are passionate about? If you have experience as a Youth/Sports Coach or a Carer/Support Worker and believe you have strong behaviour management, we have a role for you - starting from immediately in the Leeds area. We would also consider anyone with a BA/MA in a subject degree that will be relevant to Secondary Curriculum. We Are Looking For: Transferrable skills Strong behaviour management Strong Character Why Should You Apply? Fantastic FREE opportunities for CPD Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme Competitive and fair rates of pay Contact:  , if you feel qualified or for an informal chat

Position: SEN Education Support Worker Location: Near Okehampton School: Special Needs School Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time or part-time, short-term or long-term About the School: Timeplan Education are working with a special needs school near Okehampton that deliver a nurturing and therapeutic environment dedicated to providing support for secondary age pupils with special educational needs. They are a fairly new provision committed to offering a holistic approach to education, focusing on the individual needs of each student. Their aim is to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where all students feel valued and empowered to succeed. Job Description: We are seeking experienced and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants/Education Support Workers to join their dedicated team. The successful candidates will work on a 1-1 and small group basis, providing emotional and behavioural support, mentoring, and safeguarding both in and out of the classroom. A significant...

Position: SEN Education Support Worker Location: Near Okehampton School: Special Needs School Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time or part-time, short-term or long-term About the School: Timeplan Education are working with a special needs school near Okehampton that deliver a nurturing and therapeutic environment dedicated to providing support for secondary age pupils with special educational needs. They are a fairly new provision committed to offering a holistic approach to education, focusing on the individual needs of each student. Their aim is to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where all students feel valued and empowered to succeed. Job Description: We are seeking experienced and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants/Education Support Workers to join their dedicated team. The successful candidates will work on a 1-1 and small group basis, providing emotional and behavioural support, mentoring, and safeguarding both in and out of the classroom. A significant...

We are seeking a calm, compassionate, and highly committed Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil at a welcoming, inclusive, and forward-thinking primary school in Bristol. With supportive staff and excellent facilities, this school offers an inspiring environment in which to make a real impact. This role centres on delivering consistent, individualised support that empowers the pupil to thrive in a nurturing, secure, and engaging learning environment. Full-time availability is preferred but not essential. Main Responsibilities Provide targeted one-to-one support tailored to the pupil's individual learning, social, and emotional needs. Build a trusting, positive, and motivational relationship to help the pupil develop confidence and make meaningful progress. Collaborate proactively with the class teacher and SENDCo to implement effective behaviour support and personalised learning strategies. Ensure the pupil always feels heard,...

Youth Support Worker- Location- Penarth, Cardiff Salary- £93/ day Contract type- Full time, flexible As an important member of our school’s support team, you will work closely with specialist behaviour practitioners and teaching staff to assist learners with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and Profound and Multiple Learning difficulties (PMLD). Many of our pupils have faced challenges in mainstream education and benefit from consistent emotional support, structure, and relationship‑based approaches to help them re-engage positively with learning. In this teaching assistant role, you will play a key part in creating a calm, safe, and predictable environment where pupils feel understood and supported. You will work with small groups of around 4–6 pupils and may also provide 1:1 support for learners with more complex behavioural or emotional needs. Daily Responsibilities- Supporting learners to regulate their emotions...

Five Education are looking for a compassionate, patient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our well-resourced secondary school in Taunton, supporting students with Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. Previous experience in supporting individuals with SEND such as autism and an ability to manage challenging behaviour is essential. The right person for this role will be kind, compassionate, patient and resilient. Key Responsibilities: - Provide tailored 1:1 or small group support based on individual needs and EHCP targets. - Adapt learning materials and teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles and developmental levels. - Support students in developing communication, emotional regulation, and independent learning skills. - Work closely with teaching staff and the SENDCo to implement effective strategies for engagement and progress. - Supervise students during break and lunch, ensuring their wellbeing and...

Teaching Assistant for Trauma Impacted Looked After Children Are you passionate and driven to improve the lives and prospects of children who have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACE)? Do you have experience of supporting pupils with Social Emotional Mental Health needs? Are you confident in working with Looked After Children (LAC) and those in the care system? Have you ever working in a residential support worker role? The Job… Working in a school for Looked After Children who have experienced childhood trauma or ACE, your role will be classroom support. Helping the children to thrive in an educational setting, you will support them with a therapeutic approach to behaviour management, and teaching and learning. The school supports children from Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, and Key Stage 4, and offers a full curriculum. Helping the children in a pastoral manner will be key- your role will be to help them to engage with their education, whilst...

Cover Supervisor Are you passionate about teaching on Supply? Do you have transferrable skills or a degree you are passionate about? If you have experience as a Youth/Sports Coach or a Carer/Support Worker and believe you have strong behaviour management, we have a role for you. We are proudly partnered with Two Counties Trust, and recruiting for Chesterfield schools: Heritage High, and Springwell Community College. We would also consider anyone with a BA/MA in a subject degree that will be relevant to Secondary Curriculum. We Are Looking For: Transferrable skills Strong behaviour management Strong Character Why Should You Apply? Fantastic FREE opportunities for CPD Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme Competitive and fair rates of pay Contact: , if you feel qualified or for an informal chat