New Directions Education, are recruiting for a passionate, supportive and engaged Behaviour Support Worker, to work in a South-West, Leeds, Primary School. This role is a fantastic opportunity somebody who is dedicated in supporting learners to thrive within the classroom and outdoor learning facilities.
We are looking for people who are :
Knowledge of trauma-informed approached and therapeutic behaviour support.
Trained in Team-Teach or other behaviour intervention methods
Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA)
Teaching Assistants with proven classroom experience who are ready to step up.
Job Specification
Working as a Behaviour Support worker can be a very rewarding but also a very demanding role. This role involves working closely with teaching staff, therapists, outside agencies such as social workers, also pastoral teams to promote positive behaviour plans ensuring a safe and supporting learning environment for learners.
Ideally, candidates will be required to:
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 positive regard/team teach.
Promote emotion regulation and positive peer relationships.
Contribute to multi-agency meetings and reviews for individual learners.
Attend regular supervision and training sessions held by education setting (CPD).
Record and report behavioural/safeguarding incidents accurately in line with individual school policies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to stay calm under pressure.
Apply Today! All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
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
Agency in relation
to this vacancy.