Job description
Join GSL Education as a Behaviour Support Worker!
GSL Education is looking for a committed and proactive Behaviour Support Worker to join a vibrant secondary school in Tower Hamlets. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of the school day, maintaining security, and promoting positive student behavior. If you are passionate about supporting young people and thrive in a dynamic school environment, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will:
- Promote Positive Behaviour: Manage and maintain good student conduct throughout the school.
- Building Patrol: Ensure students are in class and escort them as needed.
- Supervise Key Times: Oversee breaktime, lunchtime, and dismissal to ensure health and safety requirements are met.
- Administrative Support: Perform administrative tasks and maintain accurate behavior records.
- First Aid Support: Act as a First Aider when required.
- Exclusion Room Management: Support the operation and management of the school’s Exclusion Room.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Morning Sessions: Patrol the school to ensure punctual class attendance, supervise transitions, and monitor key areas.
- Lunchtimes: Supervise student exit and re-entry, monitor playgrounds, and run detentions.
- Afternoon Sessions: Collect passes, patrol the building, and facilitate smooth lesson changes.
- After School: Assist with dismissal, maintain front-door security, and manage late detentions.
What We Are Looking For
- Ability to relate to young people in a firm but friendly and calm manner.
- Strong authority and communication skills to ensure students reach lessons on time.
- A commitment to equality, valuing the diverse cultures represented in the school.
- GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths at Level 2 (essential).
- Experience with or willingness to learn First Aid skills.
- Professional, resourceful, and adaptable under pressure.
- A positive attitude and commitment to personal and professional development.
This role is ideal for someone looking to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people by creating a safe and supportive learning environment.
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.