This role will be based in a site in the Chesterfield area. You will educate and support young individuals of a primary and secondary age (KS1 - KS4) who have been excluded from mainstream schools. You will support vulnerable learners who are not in
About the role
Behaviour Support Worker
Chesterfield
£500 - £525 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)
Start Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 – Flexible start dates available
Full time (Monday – Friday) (Temporary to Permanent)
The School and Role
A ‘Good' recently rated by Ofsted pupil referral specialist provision in Chesterfield are looking to appoint a Behaviour Support Worker to work full time with pupils in a pupil referral unit (PRU). This role will be based in a site in the Chesterfield area. You will educate and support young individuals of a primary and secondary age (KS1 – KS4) who have been excluded from mainstream schools. You will support vulnerable learners who are not in full time mainstream education through different learning activities and materials such as P.E based lessons and classroom-based activities.
The successful applicant will have had previous experience in supporting with challenging behaviours and social, emotional, and mental health needs. You will engage on a 1:1 as well as group-based environment alongside a qualified teacher in a classroom setting with pupils who may have ODD, ADHD, EBD and Dyslexia. The role will be based with young people between the ages of 5 – 16 years old and some of the pupils may have substance missus history and involvement with social care. This role is perfect if you are looking to make a positive change in a young person’s life and build on your experience, skills and knowledge with children who have addition educational needs.
Requirements
The desired Behavioural Support Worker will have:
- Experience of working with primary or secondary school aged children
- Experience of working with pupils with SEND
- A passion for the progress of SEND primary and secondary school pupils.
- An ability to work as part of a team.
- Experience working with behaviours that challenge.
- Must have basic Maths and English function skill set.
- Team Teach Level 2 trained desired, or willingness to undertake the course free of charge through us!
- Must have a driving licence, car and business insurance.
What we offer
As a Behavioural Support Worker part of our team, you benefit from:
- Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
- Social and networking events.
- Pension contributions.
- CPD to help with your professional development.
- Access to a dedicated consultant.
- Access to free courses such as Team Teach and Autism Awareness.
- The ability to progress into further education roles e.g., HLTA, Unqualified Teacher.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
If you are a Behavioural Support Worker who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call Morgan Dacre on 0114 553 0900 or email your CV to [email protected]
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