Behaviour Support Worker

Education Network; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Behaviour Support Worker in Gateshead. This role involves providing support to secondary school students, helping them achieve their learning goals, and contributing to a positive educational environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a daily rate of £90-£110 and is ongoing for the academic year.

Benefits

Free ongoing training

Personalized career development

Qualifications

• Confidence and experience working with secondary school age students.
• Proven track record in a pastoral or behaviour support role.
• Knowledge of key issues affecting behaviour, attendance, and welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide behaviour support and pastoral assistance to students.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment and support engagement.
• Collaborate with staff to implement behaviour management strategies.

Skills

Confidence in supporting children

Experience with secondary school age group

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Behaviour Support Worker - Gateshead

The Education Network is currently working in partnership with a school in Gateshead in search of a Behaviour Support Worker to join their team. The role is to begin as soon as possible with the possibility of being ongoing for the academic year.

Responsibilities

• Provide behaviour support and pastoral assistance to secondary school age students (11-18) to help them achieve their learning goals within the school setting.
• Contribute to the development of a positive learning environment and support students to engage with lessons and school activities.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff to implement behaviour management strategies and interventions.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Confidence and some experience in supporting children to achieve learning goals within a school setting, preferably with secondary school age group (11-18).
• A proven track record of working effectively with secondary school age children/young people in a pastoral or behaviour support role.
• Knowledge of the key issues affecting behaviour, attendance and welfare, combined with excellent interpersonal skills to challenge constructively and motivate students.

Remuneration & Contract

The advertisement states a rate of pay of 90 - 110 per day; this depends on qualifications and experience. The role is offered as ongoing for the academic year.

About The Education Network

The Education Network has become first choice for secondary schools across the region for both daily and long term supply cover. We also work with client schools on exclusive permanent recruitment opportunities not advertised elsewhere. We have developed a CPD programme for teachers and support staff, with ongoing training available to staff free of charge as courses are released throughout the academic year. We offer specialist support with personalised career development and high service standards.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunity

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and compliance with standards. Any appointment will be subject to stringent checks including referencing and an enhanced DBS check. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer and acts as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high volume of applications we may contact only shortlisted candidates within 3 days.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, or would like to discuss it further, please email (url removed) or give us a call on (phone number removed).