Behaviour Support Worker

EAST SPECIALIST INCLUSIVE LEARNING CENTRE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Pension & salary sacrifice schemes (e£

Job summary

East SILC invites applications for a Behaviour Support Worker to join our Behaviour Team. The role requires a calm, positive practitioner with experience supporting pupils with complex behavioural and communication needs, in a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

The successful candidate will work with the Behaviour Team and class staff, delivering interventions and contributing to school-wide behaviour strategies across sites. A strong commitment to inclusion and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND and challenging behaviours.
• NVQ Level 3 in Teaching and Learning (or equivalent) required.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) at grade 4/C or above.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners in class and across school settings.
• Delivering targeted interventions to individuals and small groups.
• Supporting the delivery of behaviour support strategies, including Team Teach.
• Contributing to training and supporting systems and processes across sites under the Lead Behaviour Support Worker.

Skills

SEND experience

de‑escalation

relational approaches

multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Teaching and Learning

GCSE English and Maths grade 4

Job description

We operate across multiple sites and deliver a wide range of specialist services across the city, including partnerships with mainstream schools, the city-wide Physical Difficulties and Medical Service, and the Medical Needs Teaching Service for Leeds.

Exceptional Education for Exceptional Lives sits at the heart of everything we do.

Following our June 2026 Ofsted inspection, East SILC was judged to be operating at the Strong Standard in every inspection area. Inspectors recognised our ambitious curriculum, inclusive culture, strong therapeutic partnerships, high-quality staff development and unwavering commitment to preparing learners for adulthood. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement are central to our success.

The permanent posts are subject to a 6 month probationary period, to start as soon as possible.

The East SILC has a progressive staffing structure in place for teaching assistants which is supported by Continual Professional Development. A thorough induction process is in place.

The successful candidate will be based initially at the John Jamieson site, but may be required to work across other East SILC sites in line with organisational need.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a BehaviourSupport Worker to join the Behaviour Team at East SILC. We are seeking a skilled, calm and positive practitioner with experience of working with vulnerable pupils with complex behavioural and communication needs, who can contribute positively to a nurturing, structured and inclusive learning environment.

Working closely with the Behaviour Team and class staff, the role will include:

• Supporting learners in class and across school settings
• Delivering targeted interventions to individuals and small groups
• Supporting the delivery of behaviour support strategies, including Team Teach
• Contributing to training and supporting systems and processes across sites, under the direction of the Lead Behaviour Support Worker

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEND and behaviours that challenge (primary or secondary experience desirable)
• Be calm, resilient and emotionally attuned, with a strong understanding of de‑escalation and relational approaches
• Be committed to promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and a sense of belonging for all learners
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Be willing to undertake and support behaviour‑related training, including Team Teach
• Hold an NVQ Level 3 in Teaching and Learning (or equivalent)

Have GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics

What we offer

East SILC offers an extensive range of opportunities and benefits. All staff benefit from a robust induction programme and a strong commitment to continuous professional development, career progression and equal opportunities.

A strong culture of wellbeing, supported by the Schools Advisory Service, including:

o Fast‑track GP access

o Physiotherapy

o Counselling support

A thorough induction programme

Strong commitment to professional development and training

Opportunities to develop specialist skills within behaviour support and SEND

In addition, staff can access a wide range of Leeds City Council benefits, including pension, salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle‑to‑work and electric vehicle leasing, and VIVUP, offering access to discounted goods and services.