Behaviour Support Worker

Job Title

Behaviour Support Worker (SEMH)

Area:
Oldham, Greater Manchester

Start Date:

Monday 1st December 2025

Contract Type:
Full‑time, Permanent

Salary: £525‑£700 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities)

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

We are working with a welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Oldham seeking a dedicated SEMH Behaviour Support Worker to join our supportive teams. 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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)

Please submit your up‑to‑date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work.