Job Description

Behaviour Support Worker – Waltham Forest – Immediate Start

Step into a dynamic role as a Behaviour Support Worker in Waltham Forest, where you’ll play a vital part in maintaining a positive learning environment and ensuring the wellbeing of students. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for supporting students and a desire to help manage classroom behaviour effectively.

Why Choose This Behaviour Support Worker Role?

• One-year contract with term-time only work.
• Competitive weekly salary ranging from £475 to £550, inclusive of Holiday Entitlement.
• Work in a highly supportive school with a committed team of educators.
• Gain valuable experience in behaviour management, perfect for those pursuing careers in education, teaching, or youth work.
• Ideal for candidates with experience working with challenging behaviours or in a similar support role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage behaviour across the school, including patrolling the corridors and providing on-the-spot support.
• Work with students to de-escalate potential disruptions and promote a safe and productive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and the pastoral team to implement behaviour strategies that meet individual student needs.
• Assist with behaviour interventions, helping students to understand and improve their conduct.
• Provide consistent support to help students focus on their learning and achieve their full potential.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a behaviour support role or similar capacity, ideally within a school setting.
• Minimum 2:1 Degree from a top 20 UK university.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage challenging situations calmly and effectively.
• A passion for working with young people and helping them succeed.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a proactive attitude to supporting students and staff.

Location: Waltham Forest – an exciting and diverse area with a vibrant school community.

Start Date: Immediate start, with the position running until July 2025.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Behaviour Support Worker position in Waltham Forest. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Behaviour Support Worker role.