Behaviour Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a well-established Primary Behaviour Service in Basingstoke. As a Behaviour Support Worker, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting children exhibiting challenging behaviours. This position offers a chance to develop your skills through a robust induction and ongoing professional development. You'll collaborate with schools and families, focusing on early intervention strategies to foster positive behaviour in children. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of young learners and their families in the community.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children exhibiting challenging behaviours.
• Experience with early intervention strategies in schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and challenge to mainstream primary schools.
• Share de-escalation and co-regulation strategies with staff and families.

Skills

De-escalation strategies

Co-regulation strategies

Working with children

Behaviour management

Education

Experience in schools

ELSA qualification

HLTA qualification

Nurture Group experience

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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 is 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 collaborates with schools and families with an emphasis on early intervention during the primary phase.

You will have a passion for working with children exhibiting challenging behaviours and possess a resilient skill set, including knowledge of de-escalation and co-regulation strategies. The ability to share these strategies with others, including school staff and families, is essential.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your professional skills through a strong induction programme and ongoing CPD, including collaboration with colleagues at The Hive in Aldershot. Recent and relevant experience working in schools with families and young children with additional needs, where behaviour has been an issue, is required. We are particularly interested in candidates with ELSA, HLTA, or Nurture Group experience.

Additional Information:

Behaviour Support Worker Job Description and Person Specification are available upon request.

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. Under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Sebastian Mestre-Rodriguez, Assistant Team Manager, at 01256 329206 or [emailprotected]

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