Behaviour Support Worker

Behaviour Support WorkerSalary Scale Point B3 Point 7 to 11 Term Time Only plus 5 additional days, £24,294 – £25,979 Pro Rata (£21,432.2 - £22,918.7 pa actual salary)Employment type TemporaryHours 37hrs (number of hours per week), 8:30pm – 4:30pm Monday to Friday each day however we would consider part time applicantsAre you looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a Behaviour support Worker who is passionate about supporting children’s well-being across the primary age range.
You will share our vision for high expectations of pupils' behaviour and learning, focusing on improving social, emotional and academic outcomes by working in partnership with families, carers and students as well as being part of a friendly and hard-working staff team.
You will:
Have experience of working with primary age children and experience of supporting families in challenging circumstances
Be able to support children with regulating their behaviour in a supportive manner and work with them to develop social and emotional well-being
Be expected to support pupils via mentoring, interventions and classroom support, ensuring pupils have every opportunity to be successful
Be able to build positive relationships with staff and parents and our school community
Have good interpersonal skills
Have good knowledge of policies such as Keeping Children Safe in Education
Good knowledge of trauma informed approaches for working with children
Able to work as part of the inclusion and child protection team to create a safe and happy school environment for all children and families.
Be flexible and able to cope with change and prioritise tasks.
Be able to drive and carry out home visits and welfare checks.
Have experience of working with external agencies such as social care
We offer you:
a welcoming, supportive working environment with a friendly team ethos
a strong commitment to an investment in your continued professional development
the chance to collaborate and learn from colleagues as well as other schools
the possibility to be part of a growing team
delightful, hard-working and enthusiastic children
We are looking for the role to start in September 2024.
If you would like to arrange a visit to the school please also contact Laura Buckle-Williams on the details below. Closing date Wednesday 3rd July 2024.Shortlisting will be Thursday 4th July 2024
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 10th July 2024 Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.