Behaviour Support Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
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
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- 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.
We are looking for someone who is resilient, patient, compassionate and consistent
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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.
- £115-£135 per day
- Long-term supply position with the opportunity to become permanent.
- 8:15am-3:30pm school-day hours.
- Opportunity to complete
Team Teach training
. - Supportive specialist school environment.
- A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a difference.
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