Behaviour Specialist Support Worker

Five Education is working with a special school to recruit a Behaviour Specialist Support Worker in Yeovil. The school places importance on helping students achieve their potential through creative and active curriculums to inspire and motivate them. Pupils in the school range from 7 to 19 years old and have a range of SEND needs such as ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder).

The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of working with children and young people who have complex needs. You will need to be highly engaging, compassionate and be able to establish an excellent rapport with pupils.

Main Responsibilities

1. Support 1:1 with identified pupils in class and around the school
2. Work under the guidance of the class teacher to enable students to access the curriculum and possibly tailor tasks to their ability levels
3. Guide pupils when they are struggling and help them to become regulated and calm
4. Work with the class teacher and SENCO to create a positive learning environment

Essential Criteria

1. Have an interest in supporting children/young people
2. Right to work in the UK (Valid Visa)
3. Relevant references and DBS/police checks if necessary
4. Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), 8:30-16:30*

*Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

1. Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
2. Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
3. Recommending a friend bonus scheme
4. Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working

If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Danielle at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want.