Behaviour Support Assistant

GSL Education; Castleford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Teach training

Permanent opportunity

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to join an SEMH school in Wakefield. You will support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, building strong relationships and helping them re-engage with learning throughout the school day.

The successful candidate will be patient, resilient and committed to making a difference, with experience in SEMH or related settings being highly beneficial. Team Teach training is available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, SEND or within a specialist education setting would be highly beneficial.
• Experience in youth work, residential care, mentoring, sports coaching or support work.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Help pupils re-engage with learning following periods of dysregulation or challenging behaviour.
• Work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to implement individual behaviour and support plans.
• Encourage positive behaviour and celebrate pupils' progress.
• Support pupils throughout lessons, social times and the wider school day.
• Use appropriate de-escalation and behaviour management strategies.
• Maintain a calm, consistent and positive approach, even in challenging situations.
• Help create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all pupils.

Skills

Patient

Resilient

Compassionate

Consistent

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day: Behaviour Support Worker - Wakefield SEMH School

Location: Wakefield

Pay: £115-£135 per day

Hours: 8:15am - 3:30pm

Contract: Long-term supply, with the opportunity to become permanent

We are looking for a Behaviour Support Worker to join an SEMH school in Wakefield, supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient and passionate about helping young people succeed.

Your Responsibilities

• Build strong, positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Help pupils re-engage with learning following periods of dysregulation or challenging behaviour.
• Work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to implement individual behaviour and support plans.
• Encourage positive behaviour and celebrate pupils' progress.
• Support pupils throughout lessons, social times and the wider school day.
• Use appropriate de-escalation and behaviour management strategies.
• Maintain a calm, consistent and positive approach, even in challenging situations.
• Help create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all pupils.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is resilient, patient, compassionate and consistent.

Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, SEND or within a specialist education setting would be highly beneficial. We would also consider candidates with relevant experience in youth work, residential care, mentoring, sports coaching or support work.

Most importantly, you will:

• Build relationships based on trust and respect.
• Remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Understand that behaviour can often be a form of communication.
• Set clear and consistent boundaries.
• Work confidently as part of a wider team.
• Be committed to helping pupils make positive changes.
• Be willing to learn and develop your understanding of SEMH and behaviour support.

What's on Offer?

• £115-£135 per day
• Long-term supply position with the opportunity to become permanent.
• 8:15am-3:30pm school-day hours.
• Opportunity to completeTeam Teach training.
• Supportive specialist school environment.
• A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a difference.