Job description
"Rewarding Opportunity for Behaviour Support Worker in Christchurch!"
Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker
Location: Christchurch
Salary: £13.68 – £16.12 per hour (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Part-time/Full-time
Are you a calm, resilient, and proactive Behaviour Support Worker ready to make a meaningful difference in a specialist school setting?
GSL Education are currently recruiting a committed Behaviour Support Worker to join a supportive school in Christchurch. This role involves working closely with students who present with a range of behavioural and emotional needs, offering one-to-one support and implementing strategies to promote positive outcomes.
Role Overview:
As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting students to manage their behaviour and develop essential social and emotional skills. You will assist teaching staff in delivering an inclusive curriculum tailored to the individual needs of each learner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and group support for students with behavioural challenges.
- Help implement personalised behaviour plans in line with the school’s ethos.
- Work collaboratively with SENCOs, teachers, and support staff.
- Assist in creating a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment.
- Monitor student progress and support emotional regulation and well-being.
- Support with de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies when necessary.
Candidate Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN or behavioural needs.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a patient, understanding nature.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle challenging situations with confidence.
- Committed to promoting safeguarding and pupil welfare at all times.
To work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Support Worker, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
To apply for the Behaviour Support Worker role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. A consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.