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Job Title: SEND Behaviour Support Worker
Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay Rate: £550 - £750 per week (depending on experience)
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, Term time
About the School:
We're working with a specialist SEND school in Rochdale that supports young people aged 11-19 with a wide range of complex special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, and complex communication needs. This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist provision, helping learners build the communication, social and life skills they need to thrive.
About the Role:
As a SEND Behaviour Support Worker, you'll support learners with complex learning needs, working within a person-centred, holistic approach rather than a traditional curriculum. You'll build consistent, trusted relationships with your learners, adapting your communication to support their needs, and helping them develop confidence, independence and life skills day to day.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a patient, relationship-focused professional who wants to make a genuine, lasting difference to the lives of young people with complex needs.
What We're Looking For:
A genuine passion for supporting young people with autism, ADHD or complex learning needs
Confidence adapting communication style to suit individual learners, including non-verbal and complex communicators
A calm, patient and consistent approach, with the ability to build trusted relationships quickly
Emotional and physical resilience, with a person-centred mindset when working with complex needs
Strong team-working skills and a genuine desire to make a positive, lasting impact
Relevant qualification desirableTo Be Eligible You Must:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Have an enhanced DBS certificate already on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one
Provide two professional references from child-related roles
Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Ready to make a real difference? Apply today by sending us your most up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
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