GAC Education is recruiting Behaviour Support Workers to support children and young people across specialist education and SEMH settings in Wakefield. GAC Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs Build trusted and professional relationships with young people Provide support during lessons, interventions and transitions Help pupils regulate and return to learning Promote positive behaviour using clear and consistent boundaries Support pupils individually and in small groups Work closely with teachers, SEND teams and pastoral colleagues We welcome applicants with transferable experience from education, alternative provision, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, residential care or behaviour support. You will need to be calm, resilient, consistent and able to respond professionally in challenging situations. This role is about more than responding to behaviour. You will build professional relationships, recognise what may be driving a difficult situation and help pupils regulate, re-engage and participate in education. Working alongside teaching and pastoral teams, you will provide consistent boundaries, positive encouragement and practical support throughout lessons and the wider school day. Flexible working options to suit your availability A choice of day-to-day, short-term and long-term assignments Opportunities across SEN, SEMH and specialist education settings A dedicated GAC Education consultant who understands your experience and the type of work you're looking for Competitive rates of pay Access to a variety of schools and specialist provisions Support throughout the registration and compliance process Opportunities to build experience across different SEND environments All applicants will be subject to thorough safer recruitment checks in line with KCSIE, including identity verification, Right to Work checks, employment reference checks covering the last two years, and an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check. We are an equal opportunities employer. Under UK legislation, GAC Education does not charge work-seekers any fees for work-finding services. - GAC Education operates as an Employment Business when supplying temporary cover workers and as an Employment Agency when introducing candidates for permanent positions. Personal data is processed in accordance with UK GDPR. Apply today through Totaljobs and a GAC Education consultant will contact you or contact us directly office@gac.education 0113 460 1938 TPBN1_UKTJ
Behaviour Support Worker employer: GAC Education
GAC Education is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of students in Kirklees. With a strong focus on employee well-being, we offer competitive pay, long-term stability, and continuous professional development opportunities, ensuring that our SEN Teaching Assistants thrive in a supportive and inclusive work culture. Join us to be part of a team that values resilience, empathy, and the transformative power of education.
