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Behaviour Support Worker
Fir Vale Academy, Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber
£24,978 - £25,183 (Actual £22,657 - £22,843)
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About the job
We are seeking a caring, committed, and proactive individual to join our team in the role of Support for Students. This is a vital position within the Academy’s pastoral structure, providing day-to-day support for our students’ wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, and engagement in Academy life.
Working as part of a dedicated pastoral team, you will build strong relationships with students and families, act as a positive role model, and offer both personal and practical support to help students overcome barriers to learning. You will be involved in promoting positive behaviour, encouraging regular attendance, and supporting students' social and emotional needs, including making home visits and liaising closely with parents and carers. The role also includes helping to supervise social times.
About Fir Vale Academy
- Type of school
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 931 (room for 1,050)
- Free school meals
- 72.4% of pupils
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Address
- Owler Lane, Sheffield, S4 8GB
- Website
- Fir Vale Academy website
Last inspected by Ofsted on 25 February 2025, before report cards were introduced. Read the report
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