Job description
Join Our Team as a Behaviour Support Worker in Christchurch!
Do you have an ambition to have a significant influence on the educational journeys of children or students with behavioural challenges?
GSL Education are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Behaviour Support Worker for a brilliant school in Christchurch. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the positive behavioural and emotional development of students, helping them achieve their educational goals.
Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker
Location: Christchurch
Salary Range: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/Part-time
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with behavioural difficulties, working closely with teachers, parents and other support staff to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment. Your responsibilities will include both classroom assistance and individualised interventions, ensuring each student receives the necessary support to thrive academically and socially.
Essential Qualities That We Are Looking For:
- Provide targeted support to students exhibiting challenging behaviours, implementing effective strategies to promote positive behaviour.
- Conduct one-on-one and small group sessions tailored to address specific behavioural issues and support individual needs.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of lessons, ensuring the inclusion and engagement of students with behavioural challenges.
- Employ effective techniques to manage crises and behavioural incidents, ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and other professionals to develop and implement effective support strategies.
- Track and document student progress, providing regular feedback to teachers and contributing to the development of personalised behaviour support plans.
The Successful Candidate Will:
- Have prior experience working with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviours is essential.
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
- Possess the flexibility to support students with a range of needs and adapt to different classroom environments.
- A high degree of empathy, patience and understanding when dealing with students facing behavioural challenges.
What Do We Want From You: To thrive in these roles, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an updated CV (with two relevant references from the last two years and covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps)
- An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Join Us Today!
- Work in a collaborative and supportive team that values your contributions.
- Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Gain valuable experience working in different educational settings and with a variety of students.
- Continuous support from a dedicated consultant.
We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and make a significant impact on the educational journey of students.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest inthe ‘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.