New Directions Education are looking for caring, resilient, and proactive Behaviour Support Workers (BSWs) to join our supply pool supporting specialist schools across Sheffield. This is an ideal role if you want flexible work while making a real difference to young people with additional needs.
Full and Part time options available
About the Role
You will be providing day‑to‑day, short‑term or long-term supply cover within a specialist SEND environment. The schools we work with support pupils with SEMH needs, Autism, communication difficulties, and complex behavioural profiles. No two days are the same — but every day is rewarding.
What You’ll Be Doing
Deliver 1:1 or small‑group behaviour and learning support
Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may struggle with mainstream settings
Use de‑escalation, positive handling (if trained), and trauma‑informed strategies
Follow behaviour plans and support personalised learning activities
Help pupils regulate emotions, develop social skills, and maintain engagement
Work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to ensure consistent support
We’re Looking For:
Experience in SEMH, Autism, trauma, or behaviour support
A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
Resilience and confidence managing challenging behaviour
Ability to adapt quickly to new school environments
Team Teach or equivalent training (advantageous but not required)
Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply
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What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
A dedicated and expert Account Manager
Regular and varied supply work
Competitive rates of pay
Potential long-term teaching roles
Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
A network of branches across the UK
Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
Recommend-a-friend scheme
Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
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