Behaviour support worker

Randstad Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in education is seeking a Behaviour Support Worker in Sheffield to assist young people facing challenges. You will provide emotional support, implement behaviour plans, and work alongside educators to create a supportive environment. This role requires excellent communication skills and experience with challenging behaviour. A DBS check is necessary, and training in Team Teach or similar is a plus. Competitive compensation and ongoing support offered.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Personal consultant for support

Training and development opportunities

£300 vouchers for referrals

Qualifications

• Proven background in working with young people exhibiting challenging behaviour.
• Enhanced Child DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.
• Legal right to work in the UK without restrictions.
• Experience with techniques like Team Teach or MAPA is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Apply effective de-escalation techniques to manage challenging moments.
• Implement individual behaviour plans to help pupils achieve goals.
• Provide one-on-one emotional support and guidance to pupils.
• Work with teachers to maintain a cohesive approach.
• Log incidents and provide detailed feedback on pupil progress.

Skills

Effective de-escalation techniques

Building rapport quickly

Emotional support

Excellent communication

Patience and resilience

Job description

Do you have a knack for building trust with young people facing difficult challenges?

Can you provide a calming presence and help de-escalate tense situations with confidence?

Are you ready to take on a crucial role in shaping a child's positive school experience?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Randstad Education is seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Worker for roles in the Sheffield area. We're partnered with both mainstream and specialist schools and are keen to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will be instrumental in creating a secure and supportive learning environment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Applying effective de-escalation techniques to manage challenging moments and prevent disruption.

• Implementing individual behaviour plans, helping pupils achieve their specific social and emotional goals.

• Acting as a trusted adult, you'll provide one-on-one emotional support and guidance to pupils in need.

• Working hand-in-hand with teachers and other staff to maintain a cohesive and consistent approach.

• Meticulously logging incidents and providing timely, detailed feedback on pupil progress.

Requirements

To succeed in this position, you must possess:

• A proven background in working with young people who exhibit challenging behaviour in an educational or youth setting.

• An Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for a new one).

• The legal right to work in the UK without any restrictions.

• Training in techniques such as Team Teach, MAPA, or similar is highly desirable.

• A naturally patient, calm, and resilient approach.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.

• A deep passion for helping pupils' emotional and social development.

Why Join Randstad?

As a leading recruitment agency in the education sector, we offer:

• We ensure you receive a competitive wage that reflects your valuable work.

• You'll be assigned a personal consultant to guide you and provide ongoing support.

• Access to a variety of training and development opportunities to help you build your skills.

• Earn £300 in shopping vouchers for every successful referral of a teacher or teaching assistant.

• We work with a wide range of schools, providing you with diverse and rewarding placements.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Apply today to begin your journey.

For more information, contact the Sheffield team by emailing [e-mail] or calling 01142743765.