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Join us as a Behaviour Support Worker in Burley!
Behaviour Support Worker
Location: Burley
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time
Are you motivated to support young people in overcoming behavioural challenges and striving towards their full potential in education? GSL Education are seeking dedicated Behaviour Support Workers to join schools in Burley.
As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with behavioural needs, ensuring they remain engaged in learning and feel supported in their personal development. You will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to create a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
Responsibilities:
- Support pupils in managing behaviour and developing coping strategies.
- Encourage positive social interaction and emotional regulation.
- Provide feedback to teachers, SENCOs, and parents regarding progress and challenges.
- Build trusting and supportive relationships with pupils.
- Work collaboratively with teachers to adapt classroom activities for individual needs.
- Promote a calm, structured learning atmosphere.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally in a behaviour or SEN setting.
- Strong communication, de-escalation, and relationship-building skills.
- Patience, empathy, and resilience when supporting pupils with behavioural challenges.
- CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare, Teaching Assistance, or equivalent qualification (desirable but not essential).
- A sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
If you’re a Behaviour Support Worker ready to inspire positive change and help students thrive both in and out of the classroom, we would love to hear from you!
To work with GSL Education as a Behaviour Support Worker, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information or to register your interest in the "Behaviour Support Worker " role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.