Behaviour Support Worker

Hours: 27.5 hours per week Monday – Friday (Term-Time Only) Pay: £13.68 per hour Start Date: September Location: Sunderland Contract: Temporary ongoing Are you enthusiastic about supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the resilience and sense of humour needed to make a real difference? We are recruiting for a Behaviour Support Worker to join a specialist SEMH alternative education provider in Sunderland. This role is expected to continue until the end of the academic year and beyond, with opportunities for permanent employment. The Role Supporting students who experience barriers to learning due to SEMH needs and challenging behaviour Building positive relationships to engage and motivate young people Implementing behaviour strategies to support emotional regulation and learning Working closely with teaching staff and external professionals to provide tailored supportWhat We Are Looking For Experience working with young people in an education, care, or support setting Understanding of mental health needs and neurological conditions A resilient nature, positive attitude, and a good sense of humour The ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to challenging situations While formal experience in a similar role is beneficial, we welcome applicants with transferable skills from youth work, sports coaching, residential care, or similar backgrounds. Why Join Us? Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives Potential for a long-term or permanent role Supportive team environment in a specialist SEMH provisionApply now to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of young people who need it most. If you are interested in this role please email Genna.sinclair @(url removed) with an up to date copy of your CV, or give us a call on (phone number removed) for an informal chat about opportunities. The Education Network Offer: Our specialist team boasts extensive combined experience and an unrivalled reputation within the education sector. We take great pride in delivering consistently high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our approach is honest, efficient, and designed to offer a recruitment solution tailored to your needs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further training and development to enhance your career. You will work in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters. Our highly committed and hardworking consultants will strive to find roles that suit your professional aspirations. We also offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing opportunities for professional growth. The Education Network is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain the highest standards of compliance. We are an equal opportunities employer, and The Education Network operates as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days. Data Privacy and Processing By applying for this role, you are agreeing for The Education Network to process and store your personal data, including your CV and application form, for the purposes of recruitment. The Education Network is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with GDPR. Your information will be kept securely and will not be shared with third parties without your consent. We will retain your data for up to 24 months unless you request us to delete it earlier. You have the right to request access to, amend, or delete your data at any time by contacting Neville Wood at The Education Network. The Education Network Offer: Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team. The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs. An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay. The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.- The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days