Behaviour Support Specialist – Flexible Hours (Hartlepool)

GSL Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support

Flexible working opportunities

Supportive school settings

Competitive daily rates

Job summary

The Behaviour Support Worker role in Hartlepool is offered by GSL Education. You will support pupils with behavioural, social and emotional barriers to learning, providing 1:1 and small-group support, and promoting positive engagement.

You will work closely with teaching staff to implement de-escalation strategies, build trusting relationships, and help pupils develop skills for success inside and outside the classroom. DBS Update Service is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviours.
• Comfortable working 1:1 and in small groups.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable in approach.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Experience with SEMH/SEND/ASD/ADHD desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Support behaviours that challenge and emotional regulation.
• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Use de-escalation strategies to maintain a safe environment.
• Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning and participation.
• Encourage confidence, resilience and independence.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCOs and pastoral teams.
• Support pupils with additional needs where required.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Tools

Enhanced DBS Update Service

Job description

The Behaviour Support Worker role in Hartlepool is offered by GSL Education. You will support pupils with behavioural, social and emotional barriers to learning, providing 1:1 and small-group support, and promoting positive engagement.

You will work closely with teaching staff to implement de-escalation strategies, build trusting relationships, and help pupils develop skills for success inside and outside the classroom. DBS Update Service is preferred.