Behaviour Intervention Support

Bolton | Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Intervention Support Worker to join a specialist educational setting in the Bolton area.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support secondary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), Autism, ADHD, trauma-related needs and other SEND requirements. The setting provides a highly therapeutic, nurturing environment designed to help young people build confidence, re-engage with learning and develop positive life outcomes.

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The Role

As a Behaviour Intervention Support Worker, you will:

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviours.
• Support students both in and out of the classroom to help them regulate emotions and engage in learning.
• Deliver targeted behavioural and emotional interventions.
• Work alongside teachers, support staff and external professionals to implement individual support strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour through restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
• Help pupils develop social skills, resilience, independence and self-esteem.
• Support students with EHCP targets and personalised learning plans.

The School

The successful candidate will join a specialist setting that supports young people aged 11-19 with a range of SEND needs. The school's philosophy centres around:

• Trauma-informed practice.
• Restorative behaviour management.
• Therapeutic intervention and emotional wellbeing.
• Multi-disciplinary working with psychologists, therapists and SEND specialists.
• A strong focus on developing confidence, engagement and independence.

The Ideal Candidate

We welcome applications from:

• Behaviour Mentors
• Youth Workers
• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Residential Support Workers
• Sports Coaches
• Mental Health Support Workers
• Graduates looking to gain experience in education, psychology or social care

You will ideally have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Experience using de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies.
• A passion for helping vulnerable young people achieve their full potential.

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent contract.
• Access to a wide range of specialist education settings across Greater Manchester.

If you are passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and personally, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel to be considered for this Behaviour Intervention Support Worker opportunity in Bolton.

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