Behaviour Support Worker

East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (East SILC) is a large and highly regarded 2-19 generic special school supporting approximately 470 pupils with a wide range of complex needs. The school operates across a number of sites and delivers several city wide services, including the Physical Difficulties and Medical Service and the Medical Needs Teaching Service for Leeds.

East SILC is a complex and dynamic organisation, known for its inclusive ethos, strong partnerships and commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Do you want to join a team that truly makes a difference to children and young people’s lives?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Behaviour Support Worker to join the Behaviour Team at East SILC. We are seeking a skilled, calm and positive practitioner with experience of working with vulnerable pupils with complex behavioural and communication needs, who can contribute positively to a nurturing, structured and inclusive learning environment.

Working closely with the Behaviour Team and class staff, the role will include:

Supporting learners in class and across school settings

Delivering targeted interventions to individuals and small groups

Supporting the delivery of behaviour support strategies, including Team Teach

Contributing to training and supporting systems and processes across sites, under the direction of the Lead Behaviour Support Worker

You will be a strong communicator who can build trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families, and who embodies the values of East SILC through kindness, integrity, ambition and collective responsibility.

The successful candidate will be based initially at the Roger Cannon or Jack Clark site, but may be required to work across other East SILC sites in line with organisational need.

The ideal candidate will:

Have experience working with children or young people with SEND and behaviours that challenge (primary or secondary experience desirable)

Be calm, resilient and emotionally attuned, with a strong understanding of de escalation and relational approaches

Be committed to promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and a sense of belonging for all learners

Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Be willing to undertake and support behaviour related training, including Team Teach

Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)

Have GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics

What we offer

East SILC offers an extensive range of opportunities and benefits. All staff benefit from a robust induction programme and a strong commitment to continuous professional development, career progression and equal opportunities.

A strong culture of wellbeing, supported by the Schools Advisory Service, including:

o Fast track GP access

o Physiotherapy

o Counselling support

A thorough induction programme

Strong commitment to professional development and training

Opportunities to develop specialist skills within behaviour support and SEND

In addition, staff can access a wide range of Leeds City Council benefits, including pension, salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing, and VIVUP, offering access to discounted goods and services.

The East SILC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments are made subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS formally CRB) and medical clearance from Leeds City Council’s Occupational Health Service.

It is illegal to apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.

We are proud to promote equality and diversity and aim to build a workforce that reflects the community of Leeds.

Visits to the East SILC are warmly welcomed.