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Behaviour Support Worker Location: BlackburnContract: Full-time, Monday to FridayHours: 8:30am - 4:00pmPay: £100-£115 per dayStart Date: March We are looking for a Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Worker an Ofsted Rated Outstanding PRU.You will be working in a 1 to 1 capacity with students who have very complex emotional and behavioural needs. These students often come from traumatic backgrounds and are disengaged with mainstream education.This school supports a mixture of primary and secondary aged students across 2x sites, and every student has an EHCP.Due to the nature of the students, you must be comfortable managing emotional dysregulation, challenging behaviour, and maintain a level of calmness when faced with aggression. This is a position where you'll have to manage high levels of challenging behaviour, this can include both verbal and physical aggression.Your Role as a Behaviour Support Worker As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will: • Provide classroom support across core subjects, • Work 1:1 with students., • Help adapt activities to support different learning needs, • Encourage positive participation, focus and confidence in lessons, • Support the class teacher with learning resources and routines, • Contribute to a calm, safe and inclusive school environment, • Experience supporting children or young people (school, tutoring, youth work, care, coaching all welcome), • A proactive and patient approach, • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff, • Good communication and teamwork skills, • Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing What the School Can Offer • A supportive and welcoming staff team, • Ongoing training and development, • Opportunities to progress into specialised SEN support, HLTA or Teacher Training routes Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. You will be required to complete an enhanced DBS checkVR/1023081IND-SEN

Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant - Blackburn Alternative Provision Location: Blackburn, Lancashire Salary: £101.89 - £125.89 per day (Based on experience) Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (Perm opportunities available) Start Date: Immediate / Next Term Are you passionate about changing the narrative for students in alternative education? We are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant to join a leading Alternative Provision (AP) in Blackburn. This is a vital role supporting young people who have faced challenges in mainstream education, often involving SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs or complex behaviours. In this role, you aren't just a "helper" in the classroom; you are a mentor, a de-escalator, and a consistent role model for students who need it most. Key Responsibilities • One-to-One Support: Work closely with students (KS3/KS4) to manage triggers and encourage engagement with the curriculum., • De-escalation: Utilise positive reinforcement and proven behavioural strategies to maintain a calm learning environment., • Small Group Intervention: Lead small groups in literacy, numeracy, or vocational tasks., • Experience: Previous experience working with SEMH, ADHD, ASC, or challenging behaviour (Schools, Youth Work, or Care settings)., • Resilience: A calm, "thick-skinned" approach with the ability to bounce back from challenging days., • Training: Team-Teach, MAPA, or similar de-escalation training is highly desirable (but not essential, as training can be provided)., • Competitive Pay: Weekly pay via PAYE., • Professional Development: Access to ongoing CPD and specialised behavioural management training., • Impact: The opportunity to make a tangible difference in a student's life path. If you are a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker looking for a rewarding challenge in Blackburn, we want to hear from you. Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this fantastic opportunity in Blackburn, or for more information, please contact Christina on or email

Cover Supervisor | Accrington | Alternative Provision Location: Accrington, Lancashire (BB5) Salary: £95 - £145 per day (Depending on experience) Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term Start Date: Immediate / Term Time Role Overview Are you a resilient, adaptable professional looking to make a genuine impact on the lives of vulnerable young people? We are seeking a Cover Supervisor to join a dedicated team at a leading Alternative Provision in Accrington. In this role, you won't just be "subbing in." You will be providing stability and support for students who have faced barriers to learning in mainstream settings. You will lead classrooms, manage behaviour with a restorative approach, and ensure that every student remains engaged and supported even when their regular teacher is absent. Key Responsibilities • Supervise Classes: Lead learning activities for students aged 11-16 across various subjects., • Behaviour Management: Use de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement to maintain a calm, productive environment., • Student Support: Build strong, professional rapport with students who may have SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs., • Collaboration: Work closely with Teaching Assistants and the SENCO to implement individual education plans., • Experience: Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Sports Coach, Youth Worker, or Teaching Assistant is highly desirable., • Character: A "thick skin," a sense of humour, and a calm-under-pressure personality., • Communication: The ability to communicate clearly and set firm but fair boundaries., • Small Class Sizes: Benefit from a higher staff-to-student ratio than mainstream schools., • Professional Development: Access to specialised training in de-escalation (e.g., Team-Teach) and SEMH support. If you are looking for a rewarding role in Cover Supervision in Accrington, we want to hear from you. Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this fantastic opportunity in Accrington , or for more information, please contact Christina on or email