Role: Behaviour Support Worker
Location: Wakefield
Contract Type: Full Time
Rate of Pay: £85.00 - £110.00 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Axcis Education are looking for a dedicated and Resilient Behaviour Mentor to support a specialist provision based in Wakefield. The school caters for a diverse group of learners aged 11 to 19, who have a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The school offers a variety of enriching educational opportunities for pupils including academic, functional and vocational skills. You will connect directly with young people, guiding them to get the very best from their education. This role is a full-time position (Monday to Friday). Whilst it is initially a temporary role, there is potential for the role to become permanent in due course.
Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Work with students in a small group or 1:1 basis, addressing barriers to learning.
2. Plan and deliver targeted interventions to support students to learn new skills and develop self-esteem.
3. Adjust your register to meet the needs of students with learning and emotional needs.
4. Support students who are in crisis, using a variety of de-escalation techniques.
5. Foster positive working relationships with students, parents, and the wider staff team.
Requirements:
1. Previous experience supporting students with Autism and SEMH, preferably in an education setting.
2. Experience using a range of de-escalation techniques to support students in crisis - up to date Team Teach would be highly advantageous.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
4. A positive and caring nature.
5. A dedication to enhancing young people's learning.
6. A commitment to working at the school for a consistent period of time.
If you are interested, then please contact Cathryn Smedley on 0113 513 1717 | Ext: 8004 and click on the apply button.
If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £150 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.
This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.
Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.
The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).
Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.
You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.
Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.
Contact: Cathryn Smedley
Telephone: 0113 513 1717 | Ext: 8004
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