via Indeed · 7 September 2026 ·12 days ago

Learning and Behaviour Support Worker

BRIAN JACKSON COLLEGE
Heckmondwike
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We are seeking an enthusiastic Learner and Behaviour Support Worker to join our team working directly our pupils, some of which are in receipt of an education health and care plan (EHCP), within a specialised social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) provision. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting 13\-18 year olds both academically and socially to support our organisation’s mission

Why the role exists and overall responsibility

  • Provide support to young people with social emotional and mental health needs to help reduce barriers to learning, improve attainment and educational outcomes

  • To implement behavioural interventions to support engagement and promote self\-confidence and improve emotional wellbeing of all pupils
MAIN ACTIVITIES

Pupil/client facing

  • Assist with pupils social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs with guidance from the Nurture Manager and Inclusion Manager

  • Contribute to the delivery of successful lessons by providing supporting to tutors

  • Encourage pupils to remain engaged in their education whilst promoting positive behaviour

  • Support pupils during offsite visits and vocational educational activities

  • Promote independence and life skills through student led activities

  • Assist and support pupils with the development of key life skills

  • To work proactively with new pupils assisting in a successful transition to Brian Jackson College

  • To assist in the development, implementation, review, monitoring and evaluation of behavioural improvement and support plans

  • Any other duties relevant to the FF and Brian Jackson College

  • Actively support the staff team in the behaviour management of pupils between lessons and at social times
Processes and procedures
  • To operate within agreed professional, ethical and school policies when working with pupils and those involved with them

  • Report safeguarding concerns to the safeguarding team in a timely manner

  • Report Health and Safety concerns to admin in a timely manner
Admin based
  • Completing all relevant pupil documentation and record keeping
Safeguarding Duties and Responsibilities
  • The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The following duties are expected of all staff:
  • proactively ensuring the effective implementation of Child Protection and other related policies

  • ensuring full compliance with all relevant statutory regulations as well as all school policies, Health \& Safety regulations etc.

  • communicating effectively with all relevant stakeholders including colleagues, students, parents and outside agencies as appropriate.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • Experience within SEMH and behavioural needs setting

  • Experience of working with young people at KS3 \& KS4 in an educational setting (formal or non formal) setting

  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English. (*essential*)

  • Teaching assistant qualification (*desirable*)

  • Experience of Safeguarding children in education

  • Knowledge of childhood trauma (*desirable*)

  • Positive handling training (*desirable*)

  • Must have a solid understanding of nurture and be willing to adapt to the colleges nurturing ethos

  • Driving licence desirable and willing to travel across both provisions

  • Must have a solid understanding of EHCP’s
KEY PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
  • A team player with a positive, solution focused approach

  • Flexible and reliable

  • Inspiring, enthusiastic and enjoys working with young people

  • Ability to work with young people who exhibit regular behavioural and emotional difficulties

  • High tolerance levels

  • A calm, understanding approach

  • Resilient and able to adapt quickly to change

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Organised and excellent management skills

  • Ability to relate effectively with pupils and staff

  • Responds positively to resolve problems effectively ensuring that all are happy with the outcome

  • Ability to work independently and use own initiative

  • Works within data protection guidelines and always maintains confidentiality.

  • Ensures personal and departmental appearance is of a high standard.

  • Ability to work with young people from diverse social backgrounds
Various roles , permanent and fixed terms available. Roles at all 3 sites across Heckmondwike and Huddersfield.

Further information or for an application form please contact sarah.johnson@freshfutures.org.uk or joanne.warwick@freshfutures.org.uk

https://freshfutures.org.uk/work\-with\-us/

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £19,027\.85 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension

  • Free parking

  • Health \& wellbeing programme

  • On\-site parking

  • Sick pay
Work Location: In person

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