Youth Behaviour Support Worker — School-Based

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Support from education team

Job summary

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch is hiring a calm and dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to join a Wakefield school (WF1). You will provide targeted behavioural and emotional support to pupils, helping them engage with lessons and school routines.

The role requires empathy, patience, and strong communication, with safeguarding and child protection knowledge. An enhanced DBS on the Update Service is preferred, or a willingness to apply, to ensure safe recruitment.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, youth work, pastoral care or similar setting is beneficial.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Patient, empathetic and non-judgemental approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to pupils experiencing behavioural or emotional difficulties.
• Build trusting and positive relationships with students.
• Encourage pupils to recognise and manage their emotions appropriately.
• Support students in developing positive behaviours and coping strategies.
• Help students re-engage with classroom learning and school routines.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to support individual behaviour plans.
• Record relevant observations and communicate concerns appropriately.

Skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Experience in education

DBS on Update Service

Job description

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch is hiring a calm and dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to join a Wakefield school (WF1). You will provide targeted behavioural and emotional support to pupils, helping them engage with lessons and school routines.

The role requires empathy, patience, and strong communication, with safeguarding and child protection knowledge. An enhanced DBS on the Update Service is preferred, or a willingness to apply, to ensure safe recruitment.