Behavioural Support Worker

Behaviour Support Workers – Halifax & Surrounding Areas

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges? Looking for a flexible role where you can make a real difference while gaining varied experience in local schools? Teaching Personnel, a leading education recruitment agency, is seeking Behaviour Support Workers to work across schools in Halifax and nearby areas.

This is a great opportunity to work in primary, secondary, and occasionally post-16 settings, depending on your experience and preferences. Many of the students you'll support may face challenges such as SEMH needs, exclusions, medical issues, or personal circumstances, with a large number having an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). Your role will be essential in helping them overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

Whether you’re looking for a long-term role or prefer flexibility, this is a fantastic way to gain experience across a variety of educational environments.

About the Role:

As a Behaviour Support Worker, you’ll be key in fostering a safe and structured learning environment. You'll work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and SENCOs to provide tailored support to students, either one-to-one or in small groups.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing behaviour intervention strategies for individual students or groups.
• Helping students with SEMH needs manage emotional and behavioural challenges to improve engagement in education.
• Delivering targeted interventions on mental health, self-esteem, anger management, and resilience.
• Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a calm, structured learning environment.
• Supporting reintegration of students following exclusions or long-term absences to improve attendance and punctuality.
• Assisting teachers with delivering personalised learning plans to keep students on track.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

✔ Local Focus – Work in schools across Halifax and surrounding areas, gaining experience in a range of educational settings.
✔ Flexibility – Choose roles that match your availability and interests while working across different school environments.
✔ Variety – Work with students of different ages and needs across a variety of provisions.
✔ Professional Development – Enhance your expertise in behaviour management, SEN support, and pastoral care.
✔ Career Progression – Build relationships in schools and secure long-term opportunities.

About You:

We are looking for resilient, empathetic, and proactive individuals with a passion for supporting young people. Whether you come from an education, youth work, social care, or similar background, your ability to manage behaviour and build positive relationships is key.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Team Teach training is desirable (or a willingness to complete this training).
• Experience working with young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
• A calm, patient, and adaptable approach to supporting students.
• Ability to build strong relationships with both students and staff.

Interested?

If you’re passionate about making a difference, contact Teaching Personnel’s Halifax & West Yorkshire branch today! Join us in supporting local students and exploring exciting opportunities in schools across Halifax and surrounding areas.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% 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.
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