Behaviour Support Worker

GSL Education; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch is seeking a calm and committed Behaviour Support Worker to work with a school in Wakefield (WF1). You will provide practical and emotional support to pupils needing guidance with behaviour, relationships and engagement.

Responsibilities include individualised support, building trusting relationships, helping pupils manage emotions, and supporting re-engagement with learning. Applicants should have a DBS check or be willing to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children or young people with behavioural needs is encouraged.
• Experience in education, youth work, pastoral care or a similar setting would be beneficial.
• Patient, empathetic and non-judgemental approach.
• Confidence when responding to challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills is must for a Behaviour Support Worker.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent under pressure.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to pupils experiencing behavioural or emotional difficulties.
• Build trusting and positive relationships with students.
• Encourage pupils to recognise and manage their emotions appropriately.
• Support students in developing positive behaviours and coping strategies.
• Help students re-engage with classroom learning and school routines.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to support individual behaviour plans.
• Record relevant observations and communicate concerns appropriately.

Job description

Job title: Behaviour Support Worker

Location: Wakefield (WF1)

Salary: £105-£120 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time

Do you have the patience and resilience to help young people manage challenges and make positive choices at school?

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking a calm and committed Behaviour Support Worker (BSW) to work with a school in Wakefield (WF1). The successful candidate will provide practical and emotional support to pupils who may need additional guidance with behaviour, relationships, engagement and their wider school experience.

As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will:

• Provide individualised support to pupils experiencing behavioural or emotional difficulties.
• Build trusting and positive relationships with students.
• Encourage pupils to recognise and manage their emotions appropriately.
• Support students in developing positive behaviours and coping strategies.
• Help students re-engage with classroom learning and school routines.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to support individual behaviour plans.
• Record relevant observations and communicate concerns appropriately.

Requirements for the Behaviour Support Worker role:

• Experience regarding supporting children or young people with behavioural needs is encouraged.
• Experience in education, youth work, pastoral care or a similar setting would be beneficial.
• Patient, empathetic and non-judgemental approach.
• Confidence when responding to challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills is must for aBehaviour Support Worker.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent under pressure.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Why Join GSL Education?

• You will have a consultant to support you throughout.
• Access to suitable education opportunities across South Yorkshire.
• Competitive daily rates.
• Ongoing guidance and support from an experienced education team.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.