SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist - School Day Role

GSL Education; Castleford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Teach training

Permanent opportunity

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to join an SEMH school in Wakefield. You will support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, building strong relationships and helping them re-engage with learning throughout the school day.

The successful candidate will be patient, resilient and committed to making a difference, with experience in SEMH or related settings being highly beneficial. Team Teach training is available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEMH, challenging behaviour, SEND or within a specialist education setting would be highly beneficial.
• Experience in youth work, residential care, mentoring, sports coaching or support work.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Help pupils re-engage with learning following periods of dysregulation or challenging behaviour.
• Work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to implement individual behaviour and support plans.
• Encourage positive behaviour and celebrate pupils' progress.
• Support pupils throughout lessons, social times and the wider school day.
• Use appropriate de-escalation and behaviour management strategies.
• Maintain a calm, consistent and positive approach, even in challenging situations.
• Help create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all pupils.

Skills

Patient

Resilient

Compassionate

Consistent

Job description

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to join an SEMH school in Wakefield. You will support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs, building strong relationships and helping them re-engage with learning throughout the school day.

The successful candidate will be patient, resilient and committed to making a difference, with experience in SEMH or related settings being highly beneficial. Team Teach training is available.