Behaviour Support Worker

New Directions • Pontefract, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom • Posted May 24, 2026

Location Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Job Type Full-time
Category educational-instruction-and-library
Posted May 24, 2026
New Directions Education, are recruiting for a pool of passionate, supportive and engaged Behaviour Support Workers, to work across Wakefield. This role is a fantastic opportunity for people who are dedicated in supporting learners to thrive within the classroom and outdoor learning facilities.

We are looking for people who are :

* Knowledge of trauma-informed approached and therapeutic behaviour support.

* Trained in Team-Teach or other behaviour intervention methods

* Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA)

* Teaching Assistants with proven classroom experience who are ready to step up.

Job Specification

Working as a Behaviour Support worker can be a very rewarding but also a very demanding role. This role involves working closely with teaching staff, therapists, outside agencies such as social workers, also pastoral teams to promote positive behaviour plans ensuring a safe and supporting learning environment for learners.
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