BSW - Behaviour Support Worker
West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 6HLThis job expired on 5 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
5 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Special Education Needs (SEN)
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £19,346.00 - £21,804.00 Annually (Actual) Pay Range - C1 (£19,346) to C3 (£21,804) (Starting Salary C3 for the right candidate)
BSW - Behaviour Support Worker job summary
A Car Driver is Essential for this post.
English and Maths GCSE Grade C or equivalent essential for this post.
Pay range C1 -C3 (C3 Starting Salary for the right candidate.)
C1 Starting Salary - £19,346 …….C3 Starting Salary - £21,804
Men are under-represented in this area. We would welcome male applicants.
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, in and out of the classroom. In order to do this the successful candidate will need a driving licence, and able to drive the minibus or use their own car. You will support the class teacher in addressing pupil’s social, emotional and behaviour needed as well as supporting academic learning. You will need to establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model at all times. This role will include communication with parents/carers and external agencies.
The qualities we are looking for include:
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
Appropriate induction and CPD will be provided to the successful candidate.
West SILC is wholly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks. Appointments are made subject to a DBS. If you are interested in applying, please complete an application form, explaining how your skills and experiences would help you succeed in this role at West SILC.
Closing date: Tuesday 5th November 2024 . Interviews TBC
We encourage visits to the school, if you wish to visit please contact the school office.
Further information and how to apply is available online via MyNewTerm .
Online Checks will be carried out at the shortlisting stage as part of our Safer Recruitment policy.
West SILC, 4 Town Street, Stanningley, Leeds LS28 6HL. Tel: 0113 3862450
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
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.
About West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 271 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
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