Behaviour Support Worker and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Woodlands Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S14 1SL

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 March 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks, term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,115 - £36,124 FTE
• Pay scale: Grade 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

• GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (or grade C) in English and maths.

• Highly effective communication skills.

• Ability to create strong professional relationships with pupils, staff and parents.

• Understanding of strategies to manage and support children with developing positive behaviours in a school environment.

• Ability to tailor interventions to individual pupils.

• Excellent understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures and their role in child protection.

• Use IT confidently to access, use, store, complete and share documentation.

• Working with vulnerable children and families.

• Forming, developing and maintaining partnerships with external support agencies.

• Assessing pupils’ needs.

• Delivering programmes with pupils with behaviour needs, including one-to-one, small group and whole-class activities.

• Handling safeguarding concerns, including following confidentiality measures.

• Implementing support measures and monitoring their effectiveness.

• Working closely with families/carers, including carrying out home visits.

• Strong moral purpose and drive for improvement

• Flexible

• Honest and reliable

• High expectations which motivate and challenge pupils

• Calm under pressure

• Patient

• Team player

• High personal and professional standards

• Strong attention to detail

• Aligned to values of our trust and schools

What the school offers its staff

• UNIQUENESS Woodlands is distinguished from other schools by its unique, warm, and welcoming atmosphere where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
• COMMUNITY Staff members, many of whom have dedicated 17 years to Woodlands, view the institution as an extended family, indicating a strong sense of community within the school.
• INCLUSIVITY Staff members appreciate working at Woodlands primarily for the team's emphasis on inclusion and meeting the needs of every child, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Woodlands Primary School offers a wide array of professional opportunities with a clear focus on continuous professional development and growth. The leadership team is noted for their exceptional support and investment in staff.
• UNITY The staff at Woodlands are described as resilient, professional, hardworking, and supportive of each other, fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie within the school community.
• FORWARD THINKING Woodlands and its associated trust are recognized for their forward-thinking approach, being outward-facing, research-led, and collaborative in their endeavours.
• TEAMWORK Collaboration among staff at Woodlands goes beyond mere cooperation, reflecting true camaraderie and a shared commitment to supporting one another to create an environment where every child's needs are met.
• WORKLOAD The manageable workload at Woodlands enables staff to deliver their best while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, contributing to a positive working environment.
• COLLABORATION The Mercia Learning Trust is praised for its commitment to supporting staff and providing valuable opportunities for collaboration with practitioners across its network of schools.
• CHALLENGE Staff members at Woodlands find fulfilment in the daily challenges presented by their roles, particularly in the enthusiasm displayed by the students, highlighting the rewarding nature of their work.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Woodlands Primary School Recruitment Information Booklet_compressed.pdf - 1.64 MB (opens in new tab)

Woodlands Behaviour Support Worker with DDSL February 2025.pdf - 287 KB (opens in new tab)

About Woodlands Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 479 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodlands Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@merciatrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodlands-primary-school-sheffield

Woodlands Primary School is a vibrant community where children aged 2-11 grow into confident learners. Serving around 500 children in south Sheffield, we believe in nurturing both academic success and personal achievements.

Our school is characterised by care, enthusiasm, and expertise, with a knowledge-rich curriculum designed to meet the needs of our children. We focus on developing articulate communicators, passionate readers, and inclusive individuals who display impeccable behaviour.

Our expert teachers carefully plan every subject, ensuring each child’s needs are at the heart of what we do. We offer wonderful children, a dedicated staff team, and leadership committed to improving outcomes for all.

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