Behaviour Support Workers – Wakefield and Surrounding Areas
Are you passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Are you looking for a flexible role where you can make a real difference while exploring opportunities in multiple schools? Teaching Personnel, the market leader in education recruitment, is currently seeking Behaviour Support Workers to work across a variety of schools in the Wakefield area of West Yorkshire.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in primary, secondary, and occasionally post-16 settings, depending on your experience and preferences. Many of the pupils you will support face challenges such as SEMH needs, exclusions, medical issues, or personal circumstances, with around 90% holding an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). Your role will be crucial in helping them overcome barriers to education and reach their full potential.
Whether you’re looking for a long-term role or wish to explore different school environments, this is a fantastic way to gain valuable experience and build connections across diverse educational settings.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in fostering a safe and structured learning environment. You’ll work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SENCOs to provide tailored support for pupils, either one-to-one or in small groups.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Implementing behaviour intervention strategies to support individual pupils or groups.
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Helping students with SEMH needs manage emotional and behavioural challenges, increasing their engagement with education.
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Delivering targeted intervention sessions on topics such as mental health, self-esteem, anger management, and resilience.
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Promoting positive behaviour and creating a calm and structured learning environment.
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Assisting with reintegration into school after exclusions or extended absences, improving attendance and punctuality.
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Supporting teachers in delivering personalised learning plans to help students stay on track.
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
✔ Market Leaders – With over 25 years of experience, Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, helping schools find exceptional staff and providing candidates with fantastic opportunities. ✔ Flexibility – Work across multiple schools in the Wakefield area, gaining varied experience in different educational settings. ✔ Diverse Experience – No two days are the same! Work with students of different ages and needs across a range of provisions. ✔ Professional Growth – Build your expertise in behaviour management, pastoral care, and SEN support. ✔ Path to Permanence – This role offers a great opportunity to explore schools, build relationships, and secure a permanent position if desired.
About You:
We are looking for resilient, empathetic, and proactive individuals with a genuine passion for supporting young people. Whether your background is in education, youth work, social care, or similar settings, your ability to manage behaviour confidently and build positive relationships is key.
Key skills and experience:
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Team Teach training is highly desirable (or a willingness to complete this training).
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Experience working with young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
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A calm, patient, and adaptable approach to supporting pupils.
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The ability to build strong relationships with both students and staff.
Interested?
If this sounds like the role for you, get in touch with Teaching Personnel’s West Yorkshire SEN branch today! Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of young people while exploring exciting opportunities in schools across Wakefield and surrounding areas.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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