Behaviour Support Worker

Behaviour Support Worker

Pay: £12.91 - £13.20 per hour

Start Date: September 2024

Hours: Full Time, Monday – Friday (08:30 – 15:30)

Teaching Personnel are currently looking to recruit two individuals to work with a Pupil Referral Unit in Neyland. 

The site houses over 40 children who have been excluded from mainstream education due to statements typically referring to social, emotional, and mental health conditions.

• Provide support to students in managing their behaviour in educational settings
• Numerous trips out to the sea, and other recreational activities in within the local community
• Implement behavioural management strategies to support students with mental health issues, anxiety, and trauma
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for students, incorporating trauma-informed practises
• Work closely with teachers and other staff to address behavioural concerns and develop individualised support plans
• Participate in safeguarding procedures to protect the well-being of students

Ideal Experiences:

• Strong understanding of behavioural management techniques
• Familiarity with mental health issues, anxiety, and trauma
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practises
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with students, teachers, and other professionals

We are looking to shortlist candidates for the beginning of the summer term (8th of April) – if you are interested in the position, please apply alongside your CV and we will be in touch within 24 hours of your application.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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