Behaviour Support Worker - Wakefield Secondary School

Protocol Education Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support service in Wakefield is seeking a passionate Behaviour Support Worker to assist pupils needing extra guidance. The role involves working closely with students to foster their learning and confidence in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with youth work or care and possess strong interpersonal skills. This temporary role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Access to online CPD Academy

Dedicated consultant for school placements

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people in educational settings.
• Understanding of de-escalation strategies.
• Skills in building rapport and trust with children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis.
• Create safe, calm spaces for learning.
• Work closely with teachers and SEN teams.

Skills

Experience in youth work

Calm and patient

Ability to build trusting relationships

Education

Graduates in psychology, education or social care

Job description

Behaviour Support Worker – Wakefield

Make a real difference, one pupil at a time

If you’re calm under pressure, good with people, and passionate about helping young people succeed, a Behaviour Support Worker role in Wakefield could be a brilliant next step.

We support schools across the Wakefield area who are looking for confident, compassionate Behaviour Support Workers to join their teams. You’ll be working with pupils who need a bit of extra guidance, structure, and encouragement to thrive in school life.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis to help them regulate, refocus, and re-engage with learning
• Using de-escalation strategies and positive behaviour approaches to create safe, calm spaces
• Working closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and SEN teams to put effective support plans in place
• Helping pupils develop confidence, routines, and classroom-ready behaviours
• Building trusting, respectful relationships that make school feel like a safe and supportive place

Who this role suits

• People with experience in youth work, care, sports coaching, or SEND support
• Graduates interested in psychology, criminology, education, or social care
• Support staff looking for a new challenge in a pastoral or behaviour role
• Calm, patient people who enjoy helping young people make progress
• Anyone considering a future route into teaching, mentoring, or therapeutic support

What you get with Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• Free access to our online CPD Academy, including behaviour and SEND modules
• A dedicated consultant who knows local Wakefield schools well
• Opportunities across mainstream, alternative provision, and specialist settings
• A supportive, simple registration process designed to get you into the right school quickly

Behaviour support work isn’t always easy, but it’s one of the most rewarding roles in a school. If you're ready to help young people find their confidence and move forward, we’d love to hear from you.

Want to explore your options? Drop me a message and we’ll find a role that fits you.

Have a look and feel free to add your own touch. Go get those days!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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