Behaviour Support / Welfare Officer – SEMH Specialist School (Stoke)

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Location: Stoke on Trent
Job Description:

Behaviour Support / Welfare Officer – SEMH Specialist School (Stoke)

Role: Behaviour Support / Welfare StaffLocation: Stoke-on-Trent (Independent SEMH School – Multi‑Site)Pay: £95 – £200 per day (temporary) / Permanent salary dependent on experienceContract: Temporary to Permanent / Permanent Opportunities AvailableStart Date: ASAP

Support Young People Who Need Consistency, Structure and Guidance

Teaching Personnel are currently supporting an independent SEMH specialist school in Stoke-on-Trent who are looking to recruit Behaviour Support and Welfare staff to join their growing team.

The school are ideally looking to appoint permanently for the right individual, however they are also open to staff initially working on a temporary basis before moving into a long‑term or permanent role.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience in education, youth work, mentoring, residential care, behaviour support, safeguarding or pastoral support who are confident working with pupils presenting social, emotional and behavioural needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs throughout the school day
  • Build positive and professional relationships with students
  • Support emotional regulation and behaviour management strategies
  • Provide classroom, pastoral and welfare support
  • Work alongside teaching staff and wider support teams
  • Promote engagement, structure and positive routines

What We’re Looking For: Experience working with young people in education, care or support settings

  • Calm, resilient and adaptable personality
  • Strong communication and behaviour management skills
  • Ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries
  • Passion for supporting vulnerable young people
  • Team player with a proactive attitude

Why Apply?

  • Opportunity to secure a permanent role within a specialist school
  • Supportive and highly rewarding environment
  • Smaller settings with strong staffing support
  • Valuable experience within SEMH education
  • Immediate start available

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Posted: June 2nd, 2026