Behaviour Support Worker

Empowering Learning Ltd; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd is seeking Behaviour Support Workers/Sports Coaches for a Secondary Special Needs School in Kirklees. Roles are full-time, start ASAP, with a temp-to-perm path. Pay is £110-£150 per day, working school hours. The school supports pupils with autism, challenging behaviours, and mental health needs.

You will assist in classrooms and with off-site recreational activities, providing 1:1 or small-group support and contributing to inclusive education and student welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special needs and challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of special education practices and strategies.
• Able to communicate and collaborate with students, parents and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Patience, empathy and a positive attitude towards working with children.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and manage challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of toddler care and development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead teacher in implementing educational programs and activities for students.
• Provide support to students with special needs, including those with autism.
• Assist in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Help students with daily tasks, such as personal care and hygiene.
• Support students in their academic and social development.
• Collaborate with the lead teacher to develop and implement individualised education plans (IEPs) for students.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the lead teacher.
• Assist with classroom management and behaviour management strategies.

Skills

Experience with children with special

Special education practices

Communication and collaboration

Organizational skills

Patience and empathy

Adaptability to behaviours

Toddler care knowledge

Job description

Empowering Learning are working with a Secondary Special Needs School in Kirklees who are seeking Behaviour Support Workers/Sports Coaches to support in their classrooms on a 1:1 basis or within small groups. These roles are to start ASAP and are full time. For the right candidate, these roles are on a Temp to Perm contract.

Pay: £110-£150 a day Monday to Friday school hours 8.30 - 3.30pm

The school caters for Secondary pupils supporting Children with Autism and Challenging Behaviours and Mental Health.

You will be involved in classroom duties and off-site recreational activities.

Duties

• Assist the lead teacher in implementing educational programs and activities for students.
• Provide support to students with special needs, including those with autism.
• Assist in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Help students with daily tasks, such as personal care and hygiene.
• Support students in their academic and social development.
• Collaborate with the lead teacher to develop and implement individualised education plans (IEPs) for students.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the lead teacher.
• Assist with classroom management and behaviour management strategies.

Skills

• Experience working with children, particularly those with special needs and challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of special education practices and strategies.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude towards working with children.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and handle challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of toddler care and development is a plus.

This position requires a compassionate individual who is dedicated to supporting the educational needs of students. The teaching assistant will work closely with the lead teacher to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Experience working with children, particularly those with special needs, is essential. Strong communication skills are also important for effectively collaborating with students, parents, and colleagues. The ability to adapt to different situations and handle challenging behaviours is crucial. If you have a passion for educating children and making a positive impact in their lives, we encourage you to apply for this position.