Behaviour Support Worker in Wakefield

Job title: Behaviour Support Worker

Location: Wakefield (WF1)

Salary: £105-£120 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time

Do you have the patience and resilience to help young people manage challenges and make positive choices at school?

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are seeking a calm and committed Behaviour Support Worker (BSW) to work with a school in Wakefield (WF1). The successful candidate will provide practical and emotional support to pupils who may need additional guidance with behaviour, relationships, engagement and their wider school experience.

As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will:

• Provide individualised support to pupils experiencing behavioural or emotional difficulties.
• Build trusting and positive relationships with students.
• Encourage pupils to recognise and manage their emotions appropriately.
• Support students in developing positive behaviours and coping strategies.
• Help students re-engage with classroom learning and school routines.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to support individual behaviour plans.
• Record relevant observations and communicate concerns appropriately.

Requirements for the Behaviour Support Worker role:

• Experience regarding supporting children or young people with behavioural needs is encouraged.
• Experience in education, youth work, pastoral care or a similar setting would be beneficial.
• Patient, empathetic and non-judgemental approach.
• Confidence when responding to challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills is must for aBehaviour Support Worker.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent under pressure.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Why Join GSL Education?

• You will have a consultant to support you throughout.
• Access to suitable education opportunities across South Yorkshire.
• Competitive daily rates.
• Ongoing guidance and support from an experienced education team.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.