Behaviour Support Worker

About the role:

We are recruiting for a confident and resilient Behaviour Support Worker to join a secondary school in Leeds on a long-term supply basis from September. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people, promoting positive behaviour, and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning in a structured and supportive school environment.

As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and senior leaders to support pupils who may display challenging behaviour or require additional emotional and social support.

• Support pupils with behaviour, engagement, and emotional regulation in lessons and around school.
• Work one-to-one and with small groups of pupils who require additional pastoral or behavioural support.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to encourage pupils to stay focused, follow routines, and access learning.
• Assist teaching staff with classroom management and de-escalation where needed.
• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils to promote confidence, resilience, and self-esteem.

• Experience working with young people in a school, alternative provision, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, care, or behaviour support setting.
• A calm, firm, and fair approach, with the confidence to manage challenging situations professionally.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Patience, resilience, and a genuine commitment to helping young people succeed.
  
  An understanding of safeguarding and the importance of maintaining professional boundaries.