Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning? Do you have experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, or additional support requirements?
New Directions Education is seeking committed and resilient Behaviour Support Workers to work across a range of schools, specialist provisions, and alternative education settings throughout the Wakefield area. We have both flexible day-to-day assignments and long-term positions available, offering opportunities to fit around your schedule and career goals.
About the Role
As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting students who may experience social, emotional, behavioural, or mental health challenges. You will help pupils engage positively within the classroom, build confidence, and develop strategies that enable them to succeed both academically and personally.
You may work with students who have:
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
ADHD
Challenging behaviour
Trauma-related needs
Moderate learning difficulties
Communication and interaction needs
Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
Build positive and trusting relationships with students
Support the implementation of behaviour management strategies
Promote engagement, attendance, and positive learning behaviours
Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to support student progress
Act as a positive role model for young people
Help create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment
Record and report on student progress and behaviour where required
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Previous experience working with children or young people
Experience in education, youth work, care, coaching, support work, or residential settings
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A calm, patient, and resilient approach
The ability to remain professional in challenging situations
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Behaviour Support Workers, Teaching Assistants, Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, Care Workers, Graduates, and aspiring education professionals who want to make a lasting difference to young people’s lives while developing valuable experience in schools.
Apply Today
If you are enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to helping young people achieve their potential, we’d love to hear from you.
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
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment
Business in relation
to this vacancy.