Behaviour Support Worker; SEMH

Position: Behaviour Support Worker (SEMH)
Location:

Shildon, County Durham

Hours:

Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 2:30pm

Contract:

Term Time Only

Start Date:

7th September 2026

Do you enjoy building positive relationships, staying calm under pressure and helping young people make better choices?
We are looking for a resilient, patient and compassionate Behaviour Support Worker to join a specialist provision in Shildon, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who have been permanently excluded from mainstream education.

This is not a traditional classroom role. It's about mentoring, supporting, encouraging and helping young people overcome barriers to learning. Every day is different, and no two students are the same.

We're far more interested in who you are than the job title you've had.

You may have experience in:
Youth work or mentoring
Residential childcare or supported living
Care work
Security or the prison service
The Armed Forces, Police, Fire or Ambulance Services
Sports coaching or personal training
Outdoor education
Customer-facing roles where you've managed difficult situations
Warehousing, logistics or construction where you've supervised or mentored others
Community work or volunteering

If you have the ability to earn respect, remain calm, communicate clearly and build trust, we'd love to hear from you.
The role will involve:
Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
Building positive, professional relationships with young people.
Encouraging engagement in learning and personal development.
Helping pupils regulate emotions and make positive choices.
Managing challenging behaviour using a calm and consistent approach.
Working closely with teachers and other professionals to support each student's progress.
Maintaining a safe, structured and nurturing environment.

We're looking for someone who is:
Patient, resilient and reliable.
Confident, approachable and able to set clear boundaries.
A positive role model with a good sense of humour.
Passionate about helping young people succeed.
Able to work well as part of a close-knit team.
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What we offer:

A rewarding role where you can genuinely change lives.
Full support and training from an experienced team.
Term-time-only hours offering an excellent work-life balance.
The opportunity to develop a career within specialist education.

Safeguarding is our highest priority. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all appropriate safeguarding checks.

If you're someone who can inspire, motivate and support young people, even if you've never worked in a school before, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this role please email Genna.sinclair @(url removed) with an up to date copy of your CV, or give us a call on (phone number removed) for an informal chat about opportunities.

The Education Network

Offer:

Our specialist team boasts extensive combined experience and an unrivalled reputation within the education sector. We take great pride in delivering consistently high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our approach is honest, efficient, and designed to offer a recruitment solution tailored to your needs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further training and development to enhance your career.
You will work in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters. Our highly committed and hardworking consultants will strive to find roles that suit your professional aspirations. We also offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing opportunities for professional growth.

The Education Network is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain the highest standards of compliance.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and The Education Network operates as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days.

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