We are currently seeking a Behaviour Support Worker to work within our partner SEND school setting in the Bridgwater area. The Behaviour Support Worker role involves supporting school-aged pupils who have been identified as having Special Educational Needs. This will include suppporting pupils in the classroom alongside the Class Teacher and other members of support staff.

Set in Bridgwater, this school offers a broad range of outdoor learning activities as well as individualised learning to support the education and wellbeing of each student. Students will have a range of Special Educational needs that require a patient, nurturing Individual to support them.

• Be compassionate, understanding and caring.
• Be flexible, proactive and a team player.
• Be able to build positive relationships with children and young people.
• Be able to demonstrate at interview the reasons why you want to start a career in education, and explain your understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant and the important part they play in the school community.
• Understand the crucial importance of keeping children and young people safe.
• Be willing to pay for an enhanced DBS check and register with the Update Service.

• Recent experience supporting children or adults with additional needs.

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.