Behaviour Support Worker

BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT WORKER Are you passionate about supporting children with Social & Emotional Mental Health needs and do you want to make a positive impact in Wakefield and South Leeds schools? Job Description Academic Appointments are currently recruiting Behaviour Support Workers to work Full Time Temp – Perm at a popular Special Needs School in Wakefield. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in behaviour support, youth work, SEN, or care who are looking to work in a rewarding education environment. This will be working with students ages 4 to post 16 with a wide range of mixed disabilities. Requirements: * Valid Team Teach training – Desirable (preferably within the last 2 years) * SEMH experience * Experience working with children or young people with behavioural difficulties * A calm, patient, and resilient approach * Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willing to obtain one * Availability for ad hoc, flexible working patterns If this is the role for you then please ‘Apply Now’ or, for more details contact our SEND Team and speak to Libby on (phone number removed). Rate of pay is dependent on current grade, experience and payroll method. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and referencing. We offer a recommend a friend scheme which rewards £100 for referrals, please enquire for more information. Policies, including our ‘Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy’, can be found on our website. Academic Appointments Limited acts as an employment agency and employment business. 21 years supporting school across Yorkshire