Behaviour Buddy - Special School in Calderdale. Job in Brighouse Education & Training Jobs

Engage 2; Calderdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Buddy for a Special School in Calderdale. This full-time role aims to support children with SEMH difficulties and those with complex needs such as Autism and ADHD. Candidates with resilience and a trauma-informed approach are encouraged to apply. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including CPD sessions and well-being support.

Benefits

Market leading rates of pay

Free CPD sessions

Your own dedicated consultant

Up to £150 Refer a Friend bonus

Well-being support

Qualifications

• Lived experience supporting children with complex needs such as Autism and ADHD.
• Experience working in schools or a residential/Young Offenders setting.
• Ability to work with children aged 5-18.

Responsibilities

• Support the Class Teacher to deliver lessons.
• Work with pupils across all age groups according to school needs.
• Support children in accordance with their EHCP plan.

Skills

Experience with children with SEMH difficulties

Resilience and patience

Trauma-informed approach

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated, nurturing and supportive Behaviour Buddy to work at a Special School in Calderdale to start immediately on a full-time Monday - Friday basis. This role would be perfect for someone that has either worked in schools before with children with SEMH difficulties or for someone who has worked in a residential setting / Young Offenders setting with children aged between 5-18. We invite people who have lived experience supporting children with complex needs such as Autism and ADHD to apply.

Responsibilities

• Full-time position Monday to Friday 08:30am-15:30pm
• Support the Class Teacher to deliver lessons
• Pupils are aged between 5-18 years old and you will be required to work across all age groups depending on the needs of the school
• Supporting children in accordance with their EHCP plan
• In this role, you will be working with some of the most difficult to reach children in society, so we are looking for people that are resilient and patient, that can work with children with a trauma informed approach

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a positive impact to the lives of young people with special educational needs. You will benefit from in-depth support and from the school and develop your knowledge of the national curriculum.

About us

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

Benefits

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Market leading rates of pay
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Up to £150 Refer a Friend bonus
• Well-being support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications and/or experience.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.

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