Behaviour Support​/Welfare Officer - SEMH Specialist School

Behaviour Support / Welfare Officer - SEMH Specialist School (Stoke)

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent (Independent SEMH School – Multi-Site)

Contract:

Temporary to Permanent / Permanent Opportunities Available;

Start Date:

ASAP

Pay: £95 – £200 per day (temporary) / Permanent salary dependent on experience

We are looking to recruit Behaviour Support and Welfare staff to join our growing team. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in education, youth work, mentoring, residential care, behaviour support, safeguarding or pastoral support who are confident working with pupils presenting social, emotional and behavioural needs.

• Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs throughout the school day
• Build positive and professional relationships with students
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies
• Provide classroom, pastoral and welfare support
• Work alongside teaching staff and wider support teams
• Promote engagement, structure and positive routines

• Experience working with young people in education, care or support settings
• Calm, resilient and adaptable personality
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries
• Passion for supporting vulnerable young people
• Team player with a proactive attitude

• Opportunity to secure a permanent role within a specialist school
• Supportive and highly rewarding environment
• Smaller settings with strong staffing support
• Valuable experience within SEMH education
• Immediate start available

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Pay rates quoted are inclusive of statutory holiday pay.

All potential employees must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We offer free child protection and preventive duty training for registered candidates.

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