Behaviour Support/Isolation Room Specialist - Wakefield
- Wakefield
- £160 per day
- Permanent
- Full-time
🕔 Hours: Full-Time | 5 Days Per Week | Permanent
💰 Pay: Pay to scaleBe the Calm in the Chaos. Lead with Boundaries. Support with Compassion. 🛑🌱We are seeking a highly capable, confident, and emotionally intelligent Behaviour Support Specialist to manage and lead an Isolation Room provision in a dynamic and supportive secondary school environment in Wakefield.This is not just supervision — it’s structured intervention. If you're experienced in behaviour support, crisis de-escalation, and student mentoring, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in a child’s ability to re-engage with learning and succeed.🧠 The Role – Key Responsibilities:🔒 Supervise and support pupils working in isolation or internal exclusion due to behaviour-related incidents
🔄 De-escalate challenging situations using trauma-informed and restorative approaches
🧭 Reinforce school behaviour policies with empathy and consistency
🗣 Mentor students on decision-making, accountability and reintegration strategies
📋 Keep accurate records of attendance, conduct, and incidents within the provision
🤝 Liaise with senior leaders, behaviour managers, SEND teams, and parents/carers to support individual behaviour plans✅ You’ll Need:✔️ Proven experience in a behaviour, pastoral or mentoring role within a school or youth setting
✔️ Strong presence with the ability to lead calmly under pressure
✔️ Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional regulation
✔️ A thorough understanding of safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil wellbeing
✔️ Resilience, consistency and a solutions-focused mindset🎓 Desirable (But Not Essential):🎖 Team Teach / MAPA / Positive Handling or similar de-escalation training
🧠 Experience working with pupils with SEMH, trauma, ADHD or ASD
📝 Understanding of behaviour policies, exclusions and reintegration practices
🎤 Experience delivering or supporting behaviour interventions or restorative sessions
🚸 Background in youth work, PRU (Pupil Referral Unit), or Alternative Provision is a bonus🎁 What You’ll Receive:🏫 Placement in a Wakefield school with an inclusive, student-first ethos
🛡 A leadership-backed isolation space with clear systems and support
📅 5-day full-time consistency — ideal for career development or future pastoral roles
📚 Ongoing CPD opportunities & behaviour management training
💵 Weekly pay & dedicated consultant support throughout your placement⚡ This is more than crowd control – it’s about connection, redirection and second chances.If you’re ready to build trust, restore behaviour, and help students find a way forward, we want you in our team.📩 Apply Now: Call on (20) 45870039 OR share your CVs on
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