Job description
Join as a Behaviour Support Worker in Southbourne!
Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker
Location: Southbourne
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 Per Hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: January 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Do you have the passion to help students overcome behavioural challenges and succeed in school?
GSL Education are looking for a committed Behaviour Support Worker to join a supportive team in Southbourne. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant difference in students' lives while developing your career in education.
As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will be working directly with students who face behavioural challenges, supporting them both academically and emotionally. You will play a crucial role in helping them build effective strategies for success in the classroom and in life, working closely with teachers and parents to provide the necessary support.
Behaviour Support Worker Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with behavioural difficulties.
- Assist in implementing Behaviour Management Plans (BMPs) and monitoring progress.
- Foster a positive and safe learning environment that encourages students' emotional and social development.
- Collaborate with teachers, special educational needs coordinators, and other staff to create individualised support plans.
- Promote good behaviour and build students' confidence and self-esteem.
- Record observations and contribute to regular reviews of progress and behaviour.
Requirements needed for a Behaviour Support Worker:
- Previous experience working with students with behavioural needs is essential.
- A relevant qualification for working in a school setting as a support worker.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students.
- Patience and a compassionate approach.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and provide consistent support.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Pay: Salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Flexible Opportunities: Full-time and part-time positions available.
- Professional Support: Dedicated consultant to support your career growth.
- Inclusive Approach: We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.
To thrive in this role, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last two years.
- Possess an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
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 throughout the Southbourne area.
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.