Behaviour Support Worker

Hampshire County Council; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Behaviour Support Worker to join their dedicated team at The Harewood Centre. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide vital support to children exhibiting challenging behaviors, fostering their development and integration into mainstream education. You will collaborate closely with schools and families, sharing essential strategies for behavior management. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, this position includes a robust induction program and ongoing continuous professional development. If you are motivated to make a positive impact in the lives of young learners, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with families and young children with additional needs.
• Ability to share strategies with school staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and challenge to mainstream primary schools.
• Work in partnership with schools and families for early intervention.

Skills

De-escalation strategies

Co-regulation strategies

Experience with challenging behaviors

Working with children

Communication skills

Education

Relevant experience in schools

ELSA qualification

HLTA qualification

Nurture Group experience

Job description

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Behaviour Support Worker

Job Reference:HCC621028

Salary Range:£26,918 - £29,616 per annum

Work Location:The Harewood Centre, Basingstoke

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date:21 May 2025

The Role:

The Harewood Centre in Basingstoke are looking for a highly motivated and inspirational Behaviour Support Worker. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established Primary Behaviour Service, providing support and challenge to mainstream primary schools in the Basingstoke, Deane and North Test Valley area. The service works in partnership with schools and families with an emphasis on early intervention during the primary phase.

You will have a passion for working with children who exhibit challenging behaviours and a resilient skill set that includes knowledge and understanding of de-escalation and co-regulation strategies. Alongside this the ability to share these strategies with others, including school staff and families is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your professional skills with a strong induction programme and ongoing CPD, including the opportunity to work closely with colleagues at The Hive in Aldershot. You will need recent and relevant experience of working in schools with families and young children with additional needs, where behaviour has been an issue. We are always keen to hear from candidates who have ELSA, HLTA or Nurture Group experience.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

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