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Behaviour Support Worker

* Burton upon Trent

* Full time, 39 hours per week, term time only

* Immediate start

We are currently looking for a Behaviour Support Specialist to join a specialist school in Derbyshire. This school serves children and young people aged 5 to 19 with Autism (ASC), speech and language disorders (SLCN), moderate to severe learning difficulties (MLD/SLD), and associated behavioral challenges.

In this role, you will implement positive behaviour support strategies throughout the school, working closely with staff to proactively reduce behavior-related incidents and minimize the use of restrictive physical interventions. The ideal candidate will lead and coordinate all aspects of positive behaviour strategies while ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.

Candidates must be UK residents living locally, as visa sponsorship for overseas applicants is not available.

Required Skills:

* Relevant qualification for working in a special needs residential school, such as a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Care for Children & Young People, Level 3 Teaching Assistant certification, or an equivalent qualification

* Legal right to work in the UK

* Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a school or social care setting

* Strong commitment to best practices in education and care, with a focus on reducing restraint and ensuring a safe environment for young people

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills for training, leading debriefs, and advising staff and management

* Ability to listen to and engage with stakeholders effectively

* Capable of motivating and inspiring others with a positive approach

* Well-organised, detail-oriented, and dedicated to thorough task completion

* Effective planning and prioritization skills with the ability to take initiative

* Reliable and disciplined, maintaining energy and enthusiasm during challenging situations

If you're committed to transforming the lives and opportunities of young people, we’d love to hear from you! Join us in making a meaningful difference and helping these young individuals reach their full potential!

Provide Education is a leading education recruitment agency placing Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Cover Supervisors, HLTAs and Nursery Nurses into Schools and Nurseries across Yorkshire and the East Midlands

Provide Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all supply staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, we will undertake the necessary checks to complete your registration with us, inclusive of a video interview, current references and DBS check