Behaviour Support Worker

Academics; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics, a leading education recruitment agency, supports an OFSTED Good-rated primary school in Batley in recruiting a Behaviour and Social Inclusion Worker to start as soon as possible. The role concentrates on the well-being and development of primary-aged children, including those with SEMH, and involves working with parents, teachers, support staff and the wider community.

You should be enthusiastic, proactive and committed to ongoing professional development to uphold high standards

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH and wellbeing support.
• Ability to collaborate with parents, teachers, support staff and the wider community.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the well-being and development of primary-aged children, including those with SEMH.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, support staff and the wider community to create a supportive environment.
• Plan and manage your workload, prioritise tasks and respond to emergencies or changing needs.
• Contribute to an inclusive, caring school culture committed to high standards.

Job description

Academics, a leading education recruitment agency are currently supporting an OFSTED "Good" rated primary school in Batley who require a Behaviour and Social Inclusion Worker to start as soon as possible.

This is a rare opportunity to work with children who may have strugglewith SEMH and the role will be centred around the well-being and development of primary-aged children. The school are specifically looking for someone who is committed to developing a team approach, working with parents, teachers, support staff and the wider community.

You should have an enthusiastic and passionate approach to the development of children and other staff where appropriate as well as a keen thirst for further learning of their own to develop their own skills. You should also be able to act upon your own initiative, planning and managing your own workload and prioritising and being responsive to unplanned circumstances, emergencies and varying needs.

In return for your hard work you will be welcomed by an inclusive and caring setting with an excellent track record of developing staff. The senior leadership team are committed to developing staff to become the best they can be and promote and expect high standards of themselves and their staff throughout school.

Ultimately, this is a job where you genuinely have a chance to make a difference to the lives of children.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy