Behaviour Support Worker in Leeds

Job title and organisation: Behaviour Support Worker - North East Primary Area Inclusion Partnership (NEPAIP) / Allerton Cof E Primary School
Salary: C1 - C3 £29,542 - £34,811 FTE (£26,061 - £31,260 Actual)
Hours: 37 per week (Term Time Only)
Contract: Temporary to 31 March 2028 (subject to funding)
Location: NEPAIP@Leopold, 62 Leopold Street, Leeds LS7 4AW
Closing Date and Time: Wednesday 18 November 2026 at Midday

Make a Difference to Children's Lives

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to overcome barriers to learning? Do you have experience working with children who present with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs or challenging behaviour?

The North East Primary Area Inclusion Partnership (NEPAIP) is seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Worker to join our growing inclusion team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with vulnerable pupils across mainstream primary schools and within our specialist inclusion base, helping children remain engaged, successful and included in education.

About NEPAIP

NEPAIP is a partnership of 45 primary schools across North East Leeds, providing timely, evidence-informed support to children at risk of suspension or exclusion. Our work focuses on strengthening inclusion, improving outcomes for pupils with SEMH needs, and building the capacity of schools to meet those needs effectively.

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will:

• Provide pastoral, behavioural and emotional support to individual pupils and small groups.
• Develop positive, trusting relationships that enable children to engage successfully in learning.
• Support pupils experiencing distress, dysregulation or difficulties with attendance and inclusion.
• Implement mentoring, behaviour support and individual learning plans.
• Work alongside school staff, parents and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Contribute to assessments, monitoring and reporting on pupil progress.
• Support children both within school settings and at the NEPAIP Inclusion Base.
• Promote safeguarding, inclusion, attendance and wellbeing at all times.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

• Has experience working with children, particularly those with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour.
• Can build effective relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
• Demonstrates resilience, patience and a child-centred approach.
• Understands safeguarding responsibilities within education.
• Is able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Has strong communication, literacy and record-keeping skills.
• Is committed to inclusive practice and achieving the best outcomes for children.

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Proven literacy and numeracy skills.

Desirable

• Team Teach training.
• Level 3 qualification, A Levels or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 for Teaching Assistants.

Why Join Us?

You'll become part of an innovative and collaborative inclusion partnership dedicated to improving opportunities for children across North East Leeds. We offer:

• A supportive and experienced team.
• High-quality professional development opportunities.
• Meaningful and varied work across schools and the inclusion base.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families.

Any candidates who would like further information regarding this role should contact Samantha Crackle (North East Primary AIP Project Director) at Samantha.Crackle@nepaip.org.uk

To apply, please follow this link:

Behaviour Support Worker at North East Primary AIP, Leeds, West Yorkshire | MyNewTerm

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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