Positive Behaviour Coach for Secondary School Students

Just Teachers Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Teachers 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 with challenging behaviour, work with staff, and promote positive behaviour in a structured school environment.

The role emphasizes one-to-one and small-group support, de-escalation, and building relationships to boost confidence, resilience and learning.

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. Understanding safeguarding and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Behaviour management

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Job description

Just Teachers 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 with challenging behaviour, work with staff, and promote positive behaviour in a structured school environment.

The role emphasizes one-to-one and small-group support, de-escalation, and building relationships to boost confidence, resilience and learning.