Job title and organisation: Behaviour Support Worker - Guiseley Primary School
Salary: B1-B3 £25,185 - £28,142 (pro-rata for part time and term time only)
Hours: 32.5
Contract: Temporary
Location: Guiseley Primary School, LS20 9DA
Closing Date and Time: Monday 17 November at 12:00pm
At Guiseley Primary School we believe that all children can achieve their very best. It is our aim to provide a wide-ranging curriculum to ensure all children within our care develop a love of learning so they can make considerable progress in their learning at our school no matter their background or special educational need. We strive to be a wholly inclusive environment for every learner.
Our motto of ‘together we learn, together we grow, together we achieve’ is held at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking to recruit a motivated and reliable Behaviour Support Worker to join our caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff team as soon as possible.
The Behaviour Support Worker will be supporting children with behavioural, social, and emotional needs to help them achieve their potential in a safe and supportive environment. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate their reliability and commitment to the role and be able to build strong relationships with staff and children.
The role is initially temporary until 31st August 2026 working 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. Additional hours will be paid for attending staff training days.
Successful applicants will:
- Be highly organised, enthusiastic and prepared to work hard
- Make positive contributions to the life of the school and be a successful team player
- Communicate effectively with children, families and staff in a friendly and helpful manner
- Be flexible and able to use own initiative
- Have experience supporting children with behavioural, social, or emotional needs working 1:1 and with small groups
- Be able to implement behaviour management strategies and support individual learning plans.
- Have experience of working closely with teaching staff to create a positive and inclusive environment.
- Have experience of monitoring progress and providing feedback to the class teacher and SENCO.
In return we will offer:
- A friendly, welcoming environment
- A staff team who are committed to the best outcomes for the children
- Children who are loving, caring and hardworking
- Opportunities to engage in continuous professional development
More information and an application form can be found on our school website
https://guiseleyprimary.schooljotter2.com/school-information/vacancies
or feel free to contact school on 01943 873359 or email office@guiseleyprimary.org
If you would like to apply for either role, please email your completed application form to office@guiseleyprimary.org
The closing date for completed applications is noon on Monday 17th November.
Interviews are to be held Thursday 20th November.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - 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 and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
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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