Behaviour Support Worker

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Recruitment Agency is seeking a Behaviour Support Worker in Leicester to support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs. You will work to help pupils regulate emotions, build relationships and engage with learning in a supportive, structured setting.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group work, collaboration with teachers and other professionals, and a focus on safe, inclusive learning environments. Immediate start preferred with opportunities for flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children or young people with behavioural, social or emotional needs.
• Confident in managing challenging behaviour calmly and professionally.
• Demonstrates patience, resilience, empathy and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Supporting pupils to manage challenging emotions and behaviours in a positive and constructive way.
• Building trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model.
• Implementing behaviour management strategies and individual support plans.
• Encouraging engagement in lessons and the wider school environment.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to support pupils' progress.
• Promoting a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with SEMH pupils

Calm behaviour management

Empathy and resilience

Relationship building

Job description

Behaviour Support Worker - Alternative Provision

Location: Leicester. Start Date: ASAP. Recruitment Agency: Education Recruitment Agency. Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available.

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will work closely with pupils who may display challenging behaviour, helping them to regulate their emotions, develop positive relationships and engage with their learning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Supporting pupils to manage challenging emotions and behaviours in a positive and constructive way.
• Building trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model.
• Implementing behaviour management strategies and individual support plans.
• Encouraging engagement in lessons, activities and the wider school environment.
• Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to support pupils' progress.
• Promoting a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with children or young people with behavioural, social or emotional needs.
• Is confident managing challenging behaviour calmly and professionally.
• Demonstrates patience, resilience, empathy and a positive attitude.
• Can build strong relationships with pupils who may have had difficult experiences in education.
• Is passionate about helping young people re-engage with learning.
• Can commit to an immediate start.
• Experience in an alternative provision, PRU, SEMH setting, youth work, residential care or a similar environment would be highly desirable.

What We Offer

• An immediate start in a rewarding role.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• The opportunity to develop your experience within alternative education.
• Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience.