Behaviour & Personal Development Special Ed Worker

Behaviour & Personal Development Support Worker - Specialist Secondary Education Location: Bradford City Working Hours: Monday - Friday, Term Time, Daily-Perm Salary: £93 - £115 per day (dependent on experience) Inspire Confidence.

Encourage Growth. Create Opportunities. Veritas Education are recruiting enthusiastic, resilient and compassionate individuals to support young people within specialist secondary education settings across Bradford. Working with pupils aged 11-19 who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, this role offers the opportunity to support young people who may have experienced difficulties accessing mainstream education, managing their emotions or developing positive relationships.

The schools provide structured and supportive environments where pupils are encouraged to develop their confidence, improve their behaviour, build positive relationships and work towards their individual goals. We are looking for individuals who can bring a positive influence into the lives of young people, recognising that every pupil has different experiences, needs and barriers to overcome.

Whether your background is in education, youth mentoring, residential care, behaviour support or community work, your experience could make a real difference. What Does the Role Involve? As a Behaviour & Personal Development Support Worker, you will play an important role in helping pupils develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Your responsibilities will include

Delivering individualised support to pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs. Helping young people manage challenging emotions, frustration, anxiety and impulsive behaviour. Developing positive relationships through encouragement, consistency and clear boundaries.

Supporting pupils to understand the consequences of their actions and make positive choices. Using appropriate behaviour management, restorative and de-escalation strategies. Encouraging participation in lessons and helping pupils remain engaged with their education.

Supporting the development of communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills. Promoting independence, confidence, self-esteem and personal responsibility. Providing guidance and reassurance during difficult or emotionally challenging situations.

Supporting pupils with their transition towards adulthood, independence and future opportunities. Working alongside teachers, pastoral staff and wider support teams to provide a consistent approach. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for people who are approachable, adaptable and confident supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour or struggle with emotional regulation.

You will ideally have: Previous experience working with teenagers or young adults with SEMH or behavioural needs. An understanding of the challenges faced ...

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