Behaviour Support Worker

New Directions Education, are recruiting for a pool of passionate, supportive and engaged Behaviour Support Workers, to work across the Castleford and Pontefract area from September. This role is a fantastic opportunity for people who are dedicated in supporting learners to thrive within the classroom and outdoor learning facilities.

• Knowledge of trauma-informed approached and therapeutic behaviour support.
• Trained in Team-Teach or other behaviour intervention methods
• Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA)
• Teaching Assistants with proven classroom experience who are ready to step up.

Working as a Behaviour Support worker can be a very rewarding but also a very demanding role. This role involves working closely with teaching staff, therapists, outside agencies such as social workers, also pastoral teams to promote positive behaviour plans ensuring a safe and supporting learning environment for learners.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for learners.
• Apply behaviour management strategies and individual behaviour support plans.
• De-escalate challenging behaviour using approved techniques such as positive regard/team teach.
• Promote emotion regulation and positive peer relationships.
• Contribute to multi-agency meetings and reviews for individual learners.
• Attend regular supervision and training sessions held by education setting (CPD).
• Record and report behavioural/safeguarding incidents accurately in line with individual school policies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.

All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.