Behaviour Support Worker

Empowering Learning Ltd; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd. are seeking Behaviour Support Workers/Sports Coaches for a Secondary Special Needs School in Kirklees. Roles are full-time, ASAP start, with 1:1 or small group support. Roles are on a Temp to Perm basis for the right candidate.

The position involves assisting in classrooms, supporting students with autism and challenging behaviours, and helping with off-site recreational activities. Salary is £110–£150 per day, hours 8.30–3.30, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, including those with special needs, is essential.
• Strong communication with students, parents and colleagues is important.
• Compassionate, adaptable and patient attitude is crucial for supporting learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher with educational programs and activities.
• Support students with special needs, including autism.
• Create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Assist with daily tasks such as personal care and hygiene.
• Support academic and social development of students.
• Collaborate on IEPs and monitor progress.
• Assist with classroom and behaviour management strategies.

Skills

Experience with children

Special education knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Patience and empathy

Adaptability

Toddler care knowledge

Job description

Empowering Learning are working with a Secondary Special Needs School in Kirklees who are seeking Behaviour Support Workers/Sports Coaches to support in their classrooms on a 1:1 basis or within small groups. These roles are to start ASAP and are full time. For the right candidate, these roles are on a Temp to Perm contract.

Pay: £110-£150 a day Monday to Friday school hours 8.30 - 3.30pm

The school caters for Secondary pupils supporting Children with Autism and Challenging Behaviours and Mental Health.

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 individualised 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.

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