Behaviour Support Worker

New Directions • Wakefield, England, United Kingdom • Posted June 04, 2026

Location Wakefield, England
Job Type Permanent
Category Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
Posted June 04, 2026

Job Description

New Directions Education, are recruiting for a pool of passionate, supportive and engaged Behaviour Support Workers, to work across the Castleford and Pontefract area from September. 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.
  • 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 ...

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