- Do you want to make a difference in your work?
- Do you enjoy a challenge?
- Do you have a passion for improving the life chances, opportunities and outcomes of young people?
Tradewind Recruitment are working closely with a Secondary Alternative Provision school which provides full time education for up to 125 SEMH pupils who are not able to access mainstream education. The school follow an inclusive philosophy and believe passionately in ensuring that all pupils are given the opportunities, skills, knowledge and qualifications to allow them to reintegrate back into mainstream education or on to specialist provision, further education employment or training.
The school recognise that their pupils are individuals and that 'one size doesn't fit all'. They understand too that many of their pupils have not previously had a positive experience of education and believe it is their role to re-engage them with learning, improve relationships and broaden opportunities available to them. The personal relationships developed with their pupils allows each one to achieve their potential academically, and personally too.
The school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and dedicated candidate to join the school as a Behaviour and Pupil Support Worker, who will assist the development of a school-wide approach to behaviour. They will work closely with the Pupil Support Manager to deliver and develop strategies to improve behaviour of SEMH pupils.
This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
To be successful in this Behaviour and Pupil Support Worker role, you will need to:
- Have knowledge and understanding of working with challenging behaviour
- Hold Level 2 Numeracy and Level 2 Literacy or GCSE equivalent
- Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure - or hold a DBS currently subscribed to DBS Update Service
- Provide overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and undergo professional reference checks
- Ensure your CV covers all employment and education since leaving secondary school
- Have the legal right to work in the UK
- It is also desirable that you hold a relevant Level 3 qualification, and have had experience of following safeguarding procedures in an educational setting.
To apply for this rewarding position as Behaviour and Pupil Support Worker in Preston, click 'Apply Now'. For additional information about the role, please contact Adam on or .