Behaviour Support Worker

Job Reference: HCC622806

Salary Range: £27,780 - £30,564 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £24,371 - £27,166 per annum)

Work Location: The Clifford Centre, Calmore and covering a range of schools in New Forest and South Test Valley

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Permanent (Term-Time only)

Closing Date: 5 January 2026

Interview Date: 12 and 13 January 2026

Are you looking for a fresh challenge and the chance to develop your skills? The Primary Behaviour Service is a team of dedicated practitioners with extensive experience working in Hampshire Primary Schools to promote children's positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing. We are a referral-based service offering outreach and in-reach support for primary children with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH). Our approach is to provide targeted support early in a child's life, helping to meet their needs in order to get the most out of their education.

The Role:

If you are looking for a fresh challenge and the chance to develop your skills, this is an opportunity to join a team of experienced practitioners dedicated to promoting positive educational outcomes for children. Behaviour Support Workers are a vital part of our team who work in collaboration with teachers to plan and deliver interventions for pupils with SEMH needs. The role is based at the Clifford Centre, Calmore for in-reach sessions and also out in schools across the area for outreach work. Occasionally there may be a requirement to support our link team at the Keppel Centre in Eastleigh. The role is Term-Time only (working 40 weeks per annum) and the Clifford Centre covers the New Forest and South Test Valley areas. You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire and it is essential that you have a current drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate closely with colleagues, you will identify children’s needs, offer advice and help to develop plans to improve outcomes.
• Work 1-to-1 with children in schools delivering bespoke plans and supporting in class.
• Work alongside school staff developing their knowledge and skills and modelling good practice.
• Work with colleagues to support the delivery of in-reach sessions for pupils who attend the centre.
• Be involved with supporting the delivery of training and the strategic work of the centre.

What we’re looking for:

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline e.g. education, health, social care or a willingness to work towards.
• Experience of working in schools is essential to this role, possibly including special educational needs.
• Knowledge and awareness of factors which may impact a child’s ability to access education.
• Talent for connecting with children and young people and building positive relationships with them, their parents/carers and other professionals.
• Capacity to deal with challenging situations, work under pressure and make independent judgements within agreed limits.
• Team player who can listen to others while also contributing ideas.
• Sound IT skills and able to accurately record information.

We have a comprehensive induction programme with all necessary training. We also have a range of opportunities for ongoing CPD. If you have a positive approach to improving outcomes for children and want to play a part in helping them, their schools and their families then we want to hear from you.

This post is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Check. As such and as per safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, please note we will take up references prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Lindsey Smith, Team Manager on 023 8066 1777 or lindsey.smith@hants.gov.uk, or Suzi Troye, Assistant Team Manager on 023 8066 1777.

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

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