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Behaviour Support Worker in Chester (Long-term Supply)
Chester, Cheshire
Cheshire West schools need Behaviour Support Workers who stay calm and help pupils rejoin learning. We focus on long-term placements around Chester so pastoral teams get consistency.
About the Role
In a long-term Behaviour Support Worker role you will mentor pupils, support reintegration after incidents, and work with pastoral teams on agreed strategies. Settings include mainstream and SEMH focused provision around Handbridge, Boughton and Blacon, with a consultant on our Merseyside desk who understands Cheshire West schools.
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils with SEMH needs using agreed behaviour plans
- De escalate situations and help pupils return to learning safely
- Work with pastoral leads, SENCOs and teachers on consistent approaches
- Keep accurate incident and support notes
- Be a steady presence for pupils across Chester sites as the placement requires
Requirements
- Proven behaviour support, pastoral or SEMH classroom experience
- Patience, resilience and strong relational practice
- Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check
- Able to commit to a long-term placement in Chester
- Right to work in the UK
What We Offer
- £90 to £120 per day depending on setting and experience
- Long-term behaviour support bookings around Handbridge, Boughton and Blacon
- Direct line to our Merseyside desk on 0151 404 9965
- Full safer recruitment and KCSIE guidance before start
- First look at related SEN and pastoral openings in Cheshire West
Additional details
About GAC Education & Safeguarding
GAC Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough safer recruitment checks in line with KCSIE, including identity verification, right-to-work checks, employment reference checks covering the last 2 years, and an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check.
Equal Opportunities & Fee Protection
We are an equal opportunities employer. Under UK legislation, GAC Education does not charge work-seekers any fees for work-finding services.
Agency Status & Data Protection
GAC Education operates as an Employment Business when supplying temporary cover workers and as an Employment Agency when introducing candidates for permanent positions. Personal data is processed in accordance with UK GDPR.
Chester, Cheshire
Full-Time / Flexible / Supply
£90 to £120 per day
Behaviour Support
Mainstream & SEMH Focused Provision
Posted 2026-09-19