At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with challenging behaviour and help them thrive in a structured environment.
- Company: Welcoming school in Huddersfield dedicated to positive behaviour reinforcement.
- Benefits: Full-time role with immediate start and supportive team atmosphere.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and building meaningful relationships with students.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in behaviour support.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or young people and knowledge of behaviour support techniques.
The predicted salary is between 27300 - 27300 Β£ per year.
Justteachers is seeking a proactive Behaviour Support Worker to join a welcoming school in the Wakefield area to support pupils on a long-term basis to start in September. This full-time role is available to start ASAP, with shortlisting currently underway. The school is committed to fostering a calm, structured, and respectful learning environment, placing strong importance on consistency, relationship-building, and positive behaviour reinforcement.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting pupils who present with challenging behaviour both in and out of the classroom
- Assisting with the delivery of individual behaviour plans and intervention strategies
- Encouraging positive choices, emotional regulation, and engagement with learning
Pre-requisites
- Relevant experience working with children or young people with behavioural or SEMH needs
- A strong understanding of behaviour support approaches and de-escalation techniques
- The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
- Two education or school-based references
We think you need these skills to ace Behaviour Support Worker - Huddersfield
Behaviour Support Approaches
De-escalation Techniques
Relationship-Building
Emotional Regulation
Engagement with Learning
Individual Behaviour Plans
Intervention Strategies