Behaviour Support Worker
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE4 2BS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3abd5e3c-67d6-4be4-8f29-89b92821c0f8 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
Working closely with our Inclusion Lead, SENCO, and teaching staff, you'll provide direct support to pupils using evidence-based approaches including Zones of Regulation, Sensory Circuits, and Restorative Justice practices. You'll help implement and review Relational Support Plans, respond calmly to challenging situations, and work collaboratively with families and external agencies to ensure every child gets the support they need.
This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a caring school community where inclusivity, creativity, care and community focus are at the heart of everything we do.
Essential:
• Experience working with children in an educational or care setting
• Experience supporting children with behavioural, social or emotional needs
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding procedures and responsibilities
• Strong communication skills with children, staff and parents/carers
• Calm, patient approach with the ability to de-escalate difficult situations
• Commitment to promoting inclusion and equality for all pupils
• Willingness to undertake training in Zones of Regulation, Sensory Circuits and positive handling
Desirable:
• Experience working in a primary school setting
• Knowledge of Zones of Regulation and Relational Support Planning
• Experience implementing behaviour support plans or similar interventions
• Understanding of SEND and inclusive practice
What the school offers its staff
• Working hours:Monday–Friday, 8:15am–4:15pm (35 hours per week)
• Term time only:39 weeks per year, giving you school holidays off
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A school committed to staff wellbeing and development
Further details about the role
Make a Real Difference to Children's Lives
Are you passionate about supporting children's emotional wellbeing and behaviour? Do you have the patience, resilience and commitment to help pupils thrive in a nurturing, inclusive environment?
Beecroft Garden Primary School is looking for a dedicatedBehaviour Support Workerto join our team and play a vital role in supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
Commitment to safeguarding
At Beecroft Garden Primary School, we believe that safeguarding is an essential part of our holistic approach to ensuring that children are protected from abuse and neglect and that every child reaches their full potential. Children have a right to be cared for and protected, and we believe that safeguarding them is everyone’s responsibility. Here at Beecroft Garden we have a duty of care to ensure that all users of the school are kept safe from harm. We are committed to provide a secure and supportive environment in which children can develop and grow into mature and responsible global citizens.
About the Role
Working closely with our Inclusion Lead, SENCO, and teaching staff, you'll provide direct support to pupils using evidence-based approaches including Zones of Regulation, Sensory Circuits, and Restorative Justice practices. You'll help implement and review Relational Support Plans, respond calmly to challenging situations, and work collaboratively with families and external agencies to ensure every child gets the support they need.
This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a caring school community where inclusivity, creativity, care and community focus are at the heart of everything we do.
Essential:
• Experience working with children in an educational or care setting
• Experience supporting children with behavioural, social or emotional needs
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding procedures and responsibilities
• Strong communication skills with children, staff and parents/carers
• Calm, patient approach with the ability to de-escalate difficult situations
• Commitment to promoting inclusion and equality for all pupils
• Willingness to undertake training in Zones of Regulation, Sensory Circuits and positive handling
Desirable:
• Experience working in a primary school setting
• Knowledge of Zones of Regulation and Relational Support Planning
• Experience implementing behaviour support plans or similar interventions
• Understanding of SEND and inclusive practice
What the school offers its staff
• Working hours:Monday–Friday, 8:15am–4:15pm (35 hours per week)
• Term time only:39 weeks per year, giving you school holidays off
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives every day
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A school committed to staff wellbeing and development
Further details about the role
Make a Real Difference to Children's Lives
Are you passionate about supporting children's emotional wellbeing and behaviour? Do you have the patience, resilience and commitment to help pupils thrive in a nurturing, inclusive environment?
Beecroft Garden Primary School is looking for a dedicatedBehaviour Support Workerto join our team and play a vital role in supporting pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
Commitment to safeguarding
At Beecroft Garden Primary School, we believe that safeguarding is an essential part of our holistic approach to ensuring that children are protected from abuse and neglect and that every child reaches their full potential. Children have a right to be cared for and protected, and we believe that safeguarding them is everyone’s responsibility. Here at Beecroft Garden we have a duty of care to ensure that all users of the school are kept safe from harm. We are committed to provide a secure and supportive environment in which children can develop and grow into mature and responsible global citizens.