Position: Behaviour Support Worker
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £90 - £120 per day
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:15 - 15:30

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people? Do you have experience in supporting students with behavioural challenges? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Behaviour Support Worker at Veritas Education in Secondary Schools in Wakefield.

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and group support to students with behavioural challenges, helping them to manage their emotions and behaviour effectively.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and interventions in collaboration with teaching staff and SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator).
• Establish positive relationships with students, building trust and rapport to facilitate their personal and academic growth.
• Monitor and track student progress, providing regular feedback to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external agencies to develop and implement individualized support plans.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people, particularly those with behavioural difficulties, is desirable.
• Understanding of behaviour management techniques and strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Patience, empathy, and resilience in dealing with challenging situations.
• A commitment to promoting inclusion and supporting the holistic development of students.

Benefits:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
• Supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development and training.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting students with behavioural needs, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV to Shane (url removed)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'