Behaviour Support Worker

Academic Appointments Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to join their team in a KS4 SEND School. This role involves supporting students with emotional, social, and behavioral challenges, particularly in Physical Education. The ideal candidate will have experience working with secondary age pupils and a passion for helping those with special educational needs. The position offers competitive pay rates, local work opportunities, and dedicated support from experienced professionals. If you have a knack for building effective relationships with students and thrive in dynamic environments, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Free CPD courses

Refer a friend scheme

Dedicated support from specialists

Local work opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working effectively with secondary age pupils.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Physical Education lessons for students with special needs.
• Support students with emotional and behavioral challenges.

Skills

Experience with secondary age pupils

Understanding of classroom roles

Adaptability to classroom settings

Building relationships with pupils

Experience in PRU or with challenging behaviour

Job description

Behaviour Support Worker / Learning Support Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Worker / Learning Support Assistant to work on a long-term assignment within a KS4 SEND School in the Wakefield area.

This school seeks an experienced Behaviour Support Worker, ideally with an interest in sports, to assist with Physical Education lessons. The students in the PRU have been identified with emotional, social, behavioural, or mental health issues; some may also have moderate learning difficulties such as autism, ADHD, or OCD.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience working effectively with secondary age pupils
• A clear understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities
• Ability to adapt quickly to different classroom settings
• Ability to build effective relationships with pupils
• Experience in a PRU or with challenging behaviour

What We Offer

• Positive relationships with experienced sector specialists
• Competitive pay rates and regular work
• Refer a friend scheme
• Dedicated support from a permanent branch specialist
• Local work opportunities – minimal travel required
• Free CPD courses

If you're interested, please ‘Apply Now’ or contact [e-mail] or call 0113 390 1009 for more details.

Rate of pay depends on your current grade, experience, and payroll method.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

We also offer a recommend-a-friend scheme.

Our policies, including the ‘Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy’, are available on our website.

Academic Appointments Limited is an employment agency and employment business with 20 years of supporting schools across Yorkshire.

Date Posted: 2025-04-25

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