Behaviour Support Worker - Leeds
We are currently working with a school in the South Leeds area who are searching for a behaviour support worker to start a full-time, temp to permanent position after February half term 2025.
As a behaviour support worker, you must show a talent for dealing with challenging behaviour, demonstrate a level of resilience whilst at work, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with both young learners and staff.
Throughout this role you will need to be able to demonstrate effective behaviour management techniques, build rapport and trust with young SEN learners to de-escalate incidents and promote learner growth, and create a safe educational environment.
As a behaviour support worker, you are responsible to work alongside teachers, managers, and other classroom staff to support the learners and young adults in a constructive and controlled learning environment, both inside the classroom and around the setting.
The Role:
1. Creating a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment for the learners and young adults involved.
2. Working within a supportive staff grouping where everyone follows the same standards and ethos.
3. Gaining first-hand experience within the SEN/SEMH sector.
Requirements:
1. A DBS on the update service (We can advise on this).
2. Experience working with SEMH/SEN students with challenging behaviour.
3. Team Teach Certificate (Within the last 2 years). (We can provide this training during the next half term holidays)
Ideal Candidate:
1. A varied knowledge of the national curriculum and basic classroom learning strategies.
2. The ability to apply sensible and suitable behaviour management strategies when dealing with challenging/high-risk behaviour.
3. The ability to build trust-worthy relationships, both with learners/ young adults and staff within a team.
If you have the experience and skills that are appropriate for the role of a behavioural support worker then please apply with your full CV. If you require any further information or have any questions regarding potential roles, please contact Molly Perry at Veritas Education (Leeds) on 0113 403 2200 or email mperry@veritas-education.com
Application Requirements for Veritas Education:
1. All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
2. Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
3. You must have legal right to work in the UK.
4. You must be willing to attend a registration interview.
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