Behaviour Support Worker

Job description

Job Title: Behaviour Support WorkerArea: High Peak, DerbyshireStart Date: Monday 20th April 2026 or ASAPContract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: 550- 750 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities)Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 16:20pm, Friday 8:30am - 15:50pm

About the SchoolWe're working with a specialist alternative provision academy in the High Peak, rated Good by Ofsted, that does things differently. This is a school built on relationships, not rules. Staff genuinely know every pupil - their story, their strengths - and use that knowledge to help them grow.

The young people here have had a tough time in mainstream education. Many carry real trauma. But with the right adult alongside them, they make remarkable progress. Classes are intentionally small - just 5 or 6 pupils - so you'll have real time and genuine influence with every young person you work with.

Behaviour Support Worker Role and Responsibilities

Working 1:1 and in small groups with young people who need consistency, calm, and someone in their corner

Supporting lesson delivery and delivering tailored behaviour and emotional regulation interventions

Helping pupils build positive routines, self-confidence, and resilience day by day

Using a rewards and mentoring approach - championing what young people do well

Contributing to progress notes and keeping open, honest communication with staff and families

Occasionally travelling between sites or visiting pupils at home (mileage fully reimbursed)

Behaviour Support Worker - What We're Looking For

Have experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or behavioural needs - whether in school, care, youth work or elsewhere

Stay calm under pressure and bring a steady, reassuring presence to challenging situations

Are a natural listener who builds trust quickly - especially with young people who've been let down before

Understand or are curious about trauma-informed practice and what it really means in action

Believe in working with young people, not against them - relationship first, every time

Hold a full UK driving licence

Have a relevant qualification in education, care or support - though passion and the right values matter more

Behaviour Support Worker - To Be Eligible You Must

Hold the Right to Work in the UK

Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)

Be able to provide two professional references (child-related preferred)

Hold a full UK driving licence

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hague Bar

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English