Behaviour Support Worker

senploy; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking individuals to support students in Wakefield with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The role includes working one-to-one or in small groups, assisting teachers, and implementing individual education plans. Ideal candidates should be patient and understanding, with experience working in educational settings. Competitive pay rates and a refer-a-friend scheme are offered in this flexible position.

Benefits

Dedicated consultants

Competitive pay rates

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Youth Worker, Sports Coach, or in an educational setting.
• Willingness to undergo a new DBS check if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work with small groups or one-to-one.
• Support class teacher in addressing pupil needs.
• Assist pupils with behavior management.
• Develop and implement IEPs/EHCPs and strategies.

Skills

Understanding of BESD, EBD, SEMH

Patience

Empathy

Behavior management

Experience working with children

Education

Minimum Level 1 Safeguarding

Job description

We are currently working with a specialist school in the Wakefield area who require extra support with students who have been identified with Social, Emotional Behavioural or Mental Health issues (BESD, EBD, SEMH). We have a short-term, long-term and also permanent opportunities available.

Duties

• Working with small groups or on a one-to-one basis
• Support the class teacher in addressing the needs of the pupils
• Assist pupils who need particular help with behaviour management to overcome barriers to learning
• Help to develop and implement IEPs/EHCPs and behaviour management strategies

Ideal Candidate

• Have an understanding of needs including BESD, EBD, SEMH and other SpLD
• Be patient, resilient and empathetic to students' individual needs
• Experience of working with children and young adults as either a Youth Worker, a Sports Coach or within an education setting would be advantageous
• An up-to-date DBS that is on the DBS Update Service (or be willing to undertake a new one)
• Proof of Safeguarding at a minimum of Level 1 (or be willing to undergo online training)

Provide Education is a leading education recruitment agency placing Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Cover Supervisors, HLTAs and Nursery Nurses into Schools and Nurseries across Yorkshire and the East Midlands.

Benefits of working with Provide Education

• Dedicated and specialist consultants committed to supporting you on your next career path
• CCS Framework provider
• Competitive rates of daily pay
• £100 refer a friend scheme

Provide Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all supply staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, we will undertake the necessary checks to complete your registration with us, inclusive of a video interview, current references and DBS check.