SEMH Behaviour Support Worker

Behaviour Support Worker | SEMH Secondary School (Bolton)

Location: Bolton
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning? Do you have the confidence, resilience, and empathy needed to make a real difference in a specialist school environment?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Worker to join a specialist SEMH secondary provision in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on building positive relationships and supporting pupils who require additional guidance with their behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and engagement in education.

You will play a vital role in helping pupils develop the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to achieve success both academically and personally.

• Deliver tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Support students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and reinforce established routines.
• Use de‑escalation techniques to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively.
• Build strong, professional relationships that encourage trust and engagement.
• Help create a structured, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Encourage pupils to develop independence, confidence, and self‑regulation skills.

This is a highly rewarding role where your consistency, patience, and positive approach will have a direct impact on pupils' progress and overall school experience.

• Previous experience supporting children or young people in education, youth work, residential care, sports coaching, or similar settings.
• A calm, confident, and resilient approach when working with challenging behaviour.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships and establish healthy boundaries.
• A strong understanding of the importance of routine, structure, and consistency.
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.

• A rewarding opportunity within a well‑established specialist SEMH setting.
• Ongoing support from an experienced and welcoming school team.
• Valuable specialist experience working with SEMH pupils.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A clear pathway into pastoral, behaviour support, and wider education‑based roles.
• Competitive rates of pay through Teaching Personnel.

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely change lives, develop your skills, and be part of a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel to be considered for this exciting September opportunity.

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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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