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Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: 525- 700 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School: We are working with a welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Rochdale seeking dedicated a SEMH Behaviour Support Worker to join their 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. SEMH Behaviour Support Worker Role and Responsibilities: • 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 SEMH Behaviour Support Worker - What We're Looking For: • 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 SEMH Behaviour Support Worker - To Be Eligible You Must: • 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. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. Safeguarding and child protection are at the heart of everything we do - all candidates must undergo the relevant vetting checks before starting work. IND-TA IND-SEN