Trauma-Informed Behaviour Support Specialist

New Directions Holdings Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Education in Wakefield is recruiting for a pool of passionate Behaviour Support Workers to support learners across school settings and outdoor learning facilities.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support, use trauma-informed strategies, and work with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to promote positive behaviour and safe learning environments.

Successful candidates will have Team-Teach training or equivalent, strong communication, and ability to stay calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Trauma-informed approaches and therapeutic behaviour support.
• Team-Teach or equivalent behaviour intervention training.
• Experience as Teaching Assistant ready to step up.
• Experience as Higher Level Teaching Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for learners.
• Apply behaviour management strategies and individual behaviour support plans.
• De‑escalate challenging behaviour using approved techniques such as Team-Teach.
• Promote emotion regulation and positive peer relationships.
• Contribute to multi‑agency meetings and reviews for individual learners.
• Attend regular supervision and CPD training sessions.
• Record and report behavioural/safeguarding incidents accurately.
• Maintain excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Stay calm under pressure.

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Team-Teach trained

Teaching Assistant experience

HLTA

Strong communication

Job description

New Directions Education in Wakefield is recruiting for a pool of passionate Behaviour Support Workers to support learners across school settings and outdoor learning facilities.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support, use trauma-informed strategies, and work with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams to promote positive behaviour and safe learning environments.

Successful candidates will have Team-Teach training or equivalent, strong communication, and ability to stay calm under pressure.