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Behaviour Support Worker (BSW)

Reed
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Pudsey, West Yorkshire LS28 6AT, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Behaviour Support Worker (BSW) position requires a car driver and qualifications of English and Maths GCSE Grade C or equivalent.
  • The starting salary ranges from £19,346 to £21,804, depending on the candidate's experience and suitability for the role.
  • Candidates should have experience working with secondary-aged children and those with additional needs, along with knowledge of behavior management strategies.
  • The BSW will support teaching staff in implementing work programs and addressing pupils' social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
  • Male applicants are particularly encouraged to apply due to under-representation in this field.
Job Vacancy: Behaviour Support Worker (BSW)

A Car Driver is Essential for this post.

Qualifications:

  • English and Maths GCSE Grade C or equivalent essential.

Pay Range:

  • C1 Starting Salary: £19,346
  • C3 Starting Salary: £21,804 (for the right candidate)

Note: Men are under-represented in this area. We would welcome male applicants.

Role Overview: The BSW will work predominantly in our specialist behaviour provision. The main purpose of the role is to support the work of teaching and senior staff to implement agreed work programmes with individuals or small groups, both in and out of the classroom. The successful candidate will need a driving licence and be able to drive the minibus or use their own car. You will support the class teacher in addressing pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural needs as well as supporting academic learning. Establishing productive working relationships with pupils and acting as a role model at all times is essential. This role will include communication with parents/carers and external agencies.

Qualities We Are Looking For:

  • Ability to relate well to children and adults and communicate at all levels.
  • Ability to deal effectively with students presenting challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques as appropriate.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
  • Knowledge and experience of behaviour management and restorative strategies.
  • Experience of working with secondary-aged children.
  • Experience of working with students with additional needs.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.