Behaviour Support Worker

Engage Partners Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training opportunities

£50 referral voucher

Job summary

Engage Education Ltd in Leeds is seeking a Behaviour Support Worker to support pupils in a primary school in the WF3 area. The role involves assisting learners with a range of needs, including SEMH, autism and other learning difficulties, in a supportive classroom setting.

The successful candidate will work either on a one-to-one basis or in small groups, collaborating with fellow staff to keep disruptions to a minimum and to help pupils reach their potential while reporting progress to teachers

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adults with challenging behaviour.
• Ability to form excellent relationships and rapport with pupils.
• Outgoing and mentoring manner.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one or small group support to pupils.
• Working with other support staff to engage pupils in class and minimise disruption.
• Providing feedback to teachers and parents.
• Assisting pupils with Autism, SEMH, ADHD, Severe Learning Difficulties and other Learning Disabilities.

Job description

Behaviour Support Worker

About the role:

Engage Education are looking for a Behaviour Support Worker to work in one of our supportive primary schools in the WF3 area. The successful candidate will have experience working with children or adults with challenging behaviour.The school are seeking educators to work with a wide range of needs, from children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs to more Sensory Behavioural Difficulties linked to Autism.

Our team has built an excellent reputation in the local area, and we’re looking for more high-quality mentors to work with these schools to positively impact the progress and attainment of their pupils.

This is a full time, long term position and the school are looking for someone to start as soon as possible and someone to start in April

Your Role:

• Supporting on a one-to-one basis or in small groups
• Working with other support staff to engage pupils in class and minimise disruption
• Providing feedback to teachers and parents
• You will be assisting pupils with Autism, SEMH, ADHD, Severe Learning Difficulties and other Learning Disabilities

The ideal candidate:

• Outgoing and mentoring manner
• Enthusiastic and passionate about helping children reach their full potential
• You will be expected to think on your feet and be proactive, no day is the same in a Special School, so being prepared is vital.
• Ability to form excellent relationships and rapport with pupils

Highlights of becoming an Engage Teaching Assistant

• Full-time and part-time positions are available
• Develop your knowledge of the national curriculum
• Ideal post for graduates looking to move into a career in teaching

Why choose Engage Education?

• We pay all our staff in line with the Agency Worker Regulations, meaning your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee
• You will benefit from your own dedicated Engage consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• You will be invited to our wide range of continued professional development (CPD) training sessions, provided by our in-house team of experienced senior leaders. These are completely free to attend!
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!

How to apply

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

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We look forward to hearing from you!