Behaviour Support & Isolation Room Specialist - Leeds - Full-Time

Teaching Personnel

  • Leeds
  • £110 per day
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
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Behaviour Support & Isolation Room Specialist – Leeds – Full-TimeLocation: Leeds, West YorkshireWe 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 in Leeds.This is not supervision — but intervention. If you are an experienced behaviour support worker with effective crisis de-escalation, and student mentoring, this is your chance to play a pivotal role in a child’s ability to re-engage with learning and succeed.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 plansRequirements: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 mindsetDesirable (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 bonusIf interested, apply by clicking the link below or contact the West Yorkshire SEC/SEN Branch at Teaching Personnel.

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