Behaviour Support Worker

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker

Location: Leeds
Start Date: September Start
Salary: £95 - £105 per day

• Do you have experience supporting young people with SEMH needs or a background working with young offenders?
• Can you build positive relationships and remain calm when managing challenging behaviour?
• Are you passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Alternative Provision in Leeds that supports students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who are unable to access mainstream education. The setting provides a nurturing and structured environment where every young person is encouraged to develop confidence, resilience and the skills needed to succeed, supported by a dedicated and experienced staff team.

The school is looking to appoint a Behaviour Support Worker on either a long-term or short-term basis from September. The successful Behaviour Support Worker will work closely with students who present with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour and complex backgrounds, using positive behaviour strategies to support both their emotional wellbeing and engagement in learning.

The successful Behaviour Support Worker will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour or within a young offenders setting
• A confident and resilient approach to behaviour management
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• A patient, empathetic and proactive attitude
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people to achieve positive outcomes

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

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.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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