Behaviour Support Assistant

Make a Difference Every Day: Behaviour Support Worker - Wakefield SEMH School

Location: Wakefield

Pay: £115-£135 per day

Hours: 8:15am - 3:30pm

Contract: Long-term supply, with the opportunity to become permanent

We are looking for a Behaviour Support Worker to join an SEMH school in Wakefield, supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient and passionate about helping young people succeed .

Your Responsibilities

• Build strong, positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support where required.
• Help pupils re-engage with learning following periods of dysregulation or challenging behaviour.
• Work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to implement individual behaviour and support plans.
• Encourage positive behaviour and celebrate pupils' progress.
• Support pupils throughout lessons, social times and the wider school day.
• Use appropriate de-escalation and behaviour management strategies.
• Maintain a calm, consistent and positive approach, even in challenging situations.
• Help create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all pupils.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is resilient, patient, compassionate and consistent .

Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, SEND or within a specialist education setting would be highly beneficial. We would also consider candidates with relevant experience in youth work, residential care, mentoring, sports coaching or support work.

Most importantly, you will:

• Build relationships based on trust and respect.
• Remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Understand that behaviour can often be a form of communication.
• Set clear and consistent boundaries.
• Work confidently as part of a wider team.
• Be committed to helping pupils make positive changes.
• Be willing to learn and develop your understanding of SEMH and behaviour support.

What's on Offer?

• £115-£135 per day
• Long-term supply position with the opportunity to become permanent.
• 8:15am-3:30pm school-day hours.
• Opportunity to completeTeam Teach training .
• Supportive specialist school environment.
• A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a difference.

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