Come and join our vibrant, passionate and energetic team based at our inclusion centre for primary-aged children who display social and emotional barriers to their learning.

Are you enthusiastic, hardworking and prepared to go that extra mile?

• Are you calm and patient with a good sense of humour?
• Can you work effectively with a diverse group of primary age children?
• Are you great at working on your own initiative as well as being part of a team?

The North East Primary AIP would like to recruit an energetic, creative and personable Behaviour Support Worker who is driven and strives to make a difference in the lives of the children and young people we support. 

The Behaviour Support Worker will work alongside the team and under the guidance of the senior staff in order to support the pupils in targeted interventions while attending the NEPAIP inclusion base and during reintegration into schools to secure the effective inclusion for vulnerable children.

We are looking for a team member who can demonstrate:

• the energy and enthusiasm, a solution focused approach, resilience and strong commitment to our aims in supporting the inclusion of the pupils within the city.

You will be joining a team of supportive, positive and dedicated practitioners who have created a secure, strong and inclusive locality-based support and provision for children with social, emotional and mental health needs, and the schools in the area. You will be an integral addition to the team as we continue to develop on our creative approach.  You will work with children across the 3 cluster areas of the NEPAIP. These are EPOS, A.R.M (Alwoodley, Roundhay and Moortown) and 2gether clusters, covering an area from Wetherby to Harehills. 

If this sounds like the job for you, we will welcome your application to join our committed team as we aspire to achieve the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

Applications for this exciting and rewarding role are invited, the closing date for applications is Sunday December 29th 2024 at midnight.

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 . 

Please note this role is based at the NEPAIP building at 62, Leopold Street, Leeds, LS7 4AW

Fixed term – March 31st 2026 due to funding

Please download the application/information pack from the school website.

Submitting your application form – please read carefully: 

• Closing date – midnight on the 29th December 2024. 
• All completed applications must be submitted electronically to: samantha.crackle@nepaip.org.uk
• We can only accept Leeds City Council school support staff or teacher application forms and are unable to accept CV’s
• Please clearly indicate on your application form and accompanying email which role you are applying for. If your application is not labelled clearly we may not consider your application as we will not know which role you are applying for.     
• Attachments should be saved with your name and which role you are applying for. 
• Please ensure you provide current and correct email addresses for all your referees.

Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Allerton C of E Primary School and the NEPAIP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 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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