Behaviour Support Worker

Job Details: Job Reference: HCC624992 Salary Range: £28,697 - £31,573 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £25,176 - £28,063 per annum) Work Location: The Hive, Aldershot Hours per week: 37 Contract Type: Permanent (Term-Time only) Closing Date: 2 November 2026 The Role: As a Behaviour Support Worker within the Primary Behaviour Service, you'll make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Using your empathy, resilience and relationship-building skills, you'll help pupils overcome barriers to learning, engagement and inclusion, enabling them to get the most from their education. Working in partnership with schools, families and other professionals, you'll deliver targeted support and practical interventions that promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing service, including supporting the expansion of provision into Key Stage 3 settings and contributing to Hampshire Local Area Partnership's Experts at Hand offer, helping schools build confidence, capability and inclusive practice. What you’ll do: Deliver individual and group interventions that help children and young people overcome barriers to learning and participation. Provide practical, pastoral and behavioural support, using de-escalation techniques and agreed strategies to meet individual needs. Work closely with schools, families and partner agencies to develop and implement effective support plans. Model and share good practice, contributing to behaviour support consultation, advice, training and workforce development. Maintain accurate records, contribute to reviews and help evaluate the impact of support provided. What we’re looking for: Experience working in secondary schools with children and families, ideally supporting those with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour. Knowledge of child development and an understanding of the factors that can affect a child's ability to access and engage in education. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families, schools and professionals. The ability to remain calm, professional and solution-focused when managing challenging situations. A genuine commitment to inclusion and a belief that every child can succeed with the right support. Take a look at our Candidate Pack   for more information about the Behaviour Support Worker role, team and our values. The ‘About you’ section explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. Why join us? Be part of a collaborative and highly valued team making a real difference to children and young people across Hampshire. Play a key role in an expanding service, with opportunities to contribute to…