Job Description

Are you passionate about mental health, behaviour, and supporting young people to overcome challenges? Are you considering a future career in psychology, counselling, youth work, mental health services or therapy?

A welcoming and vibrant specialist school in Reading is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to join their team, supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside additional challenges such as ADHD, autism, learning disabilities and trauma-related needs. Many students have faced barriers to learning and require patient, consistent support from trusted adults who can help them build confidence, resilience, and positive relationships.

As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping students feel supported, engaged, and motivated throughout the school day. You'll work closely with teachers and support staff to create a positive and consistent learning environment where every student can succeed.

This role is ideal for individuals who are empathetic, resilient, and passionate about understanding behaviour and promoting positive mental well being. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for graduates and aspiring professionals looking to gain valuable hands-on experience in a specialist educational setting.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting students in the classroom to remain focused, engaged and confident in their learning.

Managing behaviour using positive, proactive, and trauma-informed approaches.

Delivering tailored interventions and individual support strategies.

Building strong, trusting relationships with students to encourage personal growth.

Supporting emotional regulation, communication skills and social development.

Working collaboratively with staff to provide consistent support.

Acting as a positive role model and helping students build self-esteem and independence.Behaviour Support Worker - Job Details

* Role: Behaviour Support Worker

* Location: Reading

* Pay: £90 - £100 per day

* Start Date: ASAP - Can accommodate September starts too!

* Hours: Full-time

* Contract: Long-term opportunity

If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and you can genuinely make a difference in young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

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