Behaviour Support Worker

John Smeaton Academy is seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated colleague to the role of Behaviour Support Worker. This is a pivotal role within our academy and an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers, achieve success and thrive both academically and personally.

At John Smeaton Academy, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to Secure the Gift of Choice. Our Behaviour Support Workers play a vital role in making this vision a reality by building positive relationships with students, promoting high standards of behaviour and providing targeted support to those who need it most.

Working closely with our Behaviour Leaders, pastoral teams and senior leaders, the successful candidate will support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them to regulate their behaviour, improve attendance, develop resilience and re-engage positively with school life. You will act as an advocate for young people, delivering bespoke interventions, working alongside families and external agencies, and ensuring that every student feels safe, supported and valued.

This is a varied and rewarding role that requires compassion, resilience and a relentless belief in the potential of every child. No two days are the same. One day you may be mentoring a student to overcome challenges in the classroom, the next you may be leading interventions, supporting with home visits or working alongside families to remove barriers to learning.

37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 1 Working Week

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting young people, particularly those who may be vulnerable or face additional challenges.

• Can build strong, professional relationships with students, families and colleagues.

• Has high expectations and a commitment to maintaining a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment.

• Is resilient, proactive and able to remain calm under pressure.

• Shares our trust values of Diligence, Integrity, Rectitude and Kindness and our ambition to transform life chances for the young people of East Leeds.

Joining John Smeaton Academy means becoming part of a dedicated and supportive team that is committed to excellence, inclusion and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. If you are passionate about making a lasting difference and want to be part of an academy on a strong and exciting journey of improvement, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including: 

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.   

• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust. 

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

• £2k Cycle to work scheme.