Pupil Referral Unit- Behaviour Support

TeacherActive; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive educational agency in Wakefield, UK, is seeking a Behaviour Support Worker to support students facing challenges in mainstream education. You will build respectful relationships, implement behaviour management strategies, and contribute to students' self-regulation. The ideal candidate is empathetic, resilient, and skilled in communication. The role offers competitive pay on a daily basis, with an emphasis on maintaining excellent service standards.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and resilient with commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
• Calm under pressure with excellent communication and de-escalation skills.
• Flexible and proactive, able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students.
• Support behaviour management strategies in lessons.
• Deliver targeted interventions for self-regulation and social skills.
• Collaborate to create a supportive learning environment.
• Contribute to behaviour plans and restorative practices.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

De-escalation

Teamwork

Job description

Yorkshire and Humber/ temporary / £90 - 170 per day

Alternative Provisions supports students who have found mainstream education challenging. They provide a nurturing, personalised learning environment that helps young people re‑engage with education, build confidence, and develop positive behaviour strategies that will serve them for life.

As a Behaviour Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our students both in and out of the classroom. You’ll work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies to promote positive behaviour, manage challenging situations calmly, and help students reach their potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building positive, respectful relationships with students.
• Supporting behaviour management strategies in lessons and around the school.
• Delivering targeted interventions to help students develop self‑regulation and social skills.
• Working collaboratively with staff to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Contributing to behaviour plans and supporting restorative practices.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Empathetic and resilient, with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
• Calm under pressure, with excellent communication and de‑escalation skills.
• Flexible and proactive, able to work as part of a dedicated team.
• Experienced in working with young people with behavioural, emotional, or social needs (desirable but not essential).

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard‑earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

CONTACT NUMBER: 0113 331 4945

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references.

We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.

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