Behaviour Support Worker

Empowering Learning Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd in Leeds is partnering with a Primary and Secondary Special Needs School to recruit Behaviour Support Workers/Teaching Assistants. The roles are 1:1 or small group support, starting in September, with a temp-to-perm pathway.

Pay is £100–£110 per day, Monday to Friday, school hours 8:30–3:30. The school supports children with Autism, challenging behaviours and communication needs; duties include classroom support and off-site recreational activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special needs and challenging behaviours.
• Knowledge of special education practices and strategies.
• Strong communication with students, parents and colleagues.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Patience, empathy and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher with educational programs and activities.
• Support students with special needs, including those with autism.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Help with daily tasks and personal care where needed.
• Support academic and social development of students.
• Collaborate on Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to the lead teacher.
• Assist with classroom and behaviour management strategies.

Skills

Experience with children

Special needs knowledge

Communication

Organisation

Patience

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Job description

Empowering Learning are working with a Primary and Secondary Special Needs School in Leeds who are seeking Behaviour Support Workers/Teaching Assistants to support in their classrooms on a 1:1 basis or within small groups. These roles are to start September and are temp to perm.

Pay: £100-£110 a day Monday to Friday school hours 8.30 - 3.30pm

The school caters for Primary and Secondary pupils supporting Children with Autism and Challenging Behaviours and communication needs.

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 individualized 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.