Positive Behaviour Coach for Secondary School (Leeds)

justteachers; Otley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd is seeking a confident and resilient Behaviour Support Worker to join a secondary school in Leeds on a long-term supply basis from September. You will support pupils who display challenging behaviour and provide emotional and social support in a structured school environment.

You will work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and leaders to promote positive behaviour, build pupil resilience, and help learners access their lessons with confidence and dignity.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a school, alternative provision, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, care, or behaviour support setting.
• A calm, firm, and fair approach, with the confidence to manage challenging situations professionally.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Patience, resilience, and a genuine commitment to helping young people succeed.
• An understanding of safeguarding and the importance of maintaining professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with behaviour, engagement, and emotional regulation in lessons and around school.
• Work one-to-one and with small groups requiring pastoral or behavioural support.
• Use positive behaviour strategies to help pupils focus, follow routines, and access learning.
• Assist teaching staff with classroom management and de-escalation where needed.
• Build positive, professional relationships to promote confidence, resilience, and self-esteem.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Calm, firm, fair approach

Patience and resilience

Job description

Justteachers Ltd is seeking a confident and resilient Behaviour Support Worker to join a secondary school in Leeds on a long-term supply basis from September. You will support pupils who display challenging behaviour and provide emotional and social support in a structured school environment.

You will work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and leaders to promote positive behaviour, build pupil resilience, and help learners access their lessons with confidence and dignity.