Job Description

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 in Preston, who are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and dedicated candidate to join the school as a Behaviour and Pupil Support Worker.

The successful applicant will assist the development of a school-wide approach to behaviour, in a setting which provides full time education for up to 125 SEMH pupils who are not able to access mainstream education. As part of this Behaviour and Pupil Support Worker role, you will work closely with the Pupil Support Manager to deliver and develop strategies to improve behaviour of SEMH pupils.

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.

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.

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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.

Some of the benefits of working as a Behaviour and Pupil Support Worker with Tradewind include:

Competitive daily rates of pay.

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities through the National College, with over 2500 certified CPD courses available.

Access to a dedicated and experienced consultant who will support your career progression.

Opportunity to work in a specialist school setting for pupils with additional needs

A chance to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners.

Opportunity of working towards securing a permanent position

Excellent accessible location in Preston, with local motorway links via M55 and M6.

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 (phone number removed) or