Job Description

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker - Wakefield

Area: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term

Rate: £90 - £110 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the School:

We are working in partnership with a well-established specialist school in Wakefield that supports students with a range of behavioural, emotional, and social challenges. The school is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Joining a dedicated and experienced team, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.

As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will:

Work on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to support students with behavioural and emotional needs.

Implement and monitor behaviour management plans, ensuring consistency and clear expectations.

Support students in developing social skills, self-regulation techniques, and emotional resilience.

Assist in maintaining a calm, structured, and positive learning environment.

Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, parents/carers, and external professionals to provide effective support for students.What We're Looking For:

Experience working with children or young people with behavioural challenges and emotional needs.

A strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and intervention techniques.

A genuine passion for supporting children and young people in their social, emotional, and academic development.

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).To be eligible, you must:

Have the Right to Work in the UK.

Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service, or be willing to apply for a new DBS.Why work with us?

Competitive daily pay rates based on experience and responsibilities.

Opportunity to work within a supportive and welcoming school environment.

Make a lasting impact on the lives of young people by supporting their emotional well-being and educational progress.

Long-term position with potential for career progression.If you are a compassionate and dedicated Behaviour Support Worker looking to make a positive difference in the lives of students in Wakefield, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your up-to-date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding and vetting checks with Prospero Teaching before commencing employment. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.

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