Behaviour Support Worker

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker (BSW) - Secondary School Provision

Location: Keighley
Contract Type: Supply / Flexible Work

Role

We are currently recruiting a Behaviour Support Worker (BSW) to work on a supply basis within a mainstream secondary school's on-site provision in Keighley. This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people who require additional behavioural and emotional support to successfully engage with their education.

In this role, you will work with students both within the school's specialist provision and mainstream classrooms, supporting pupils who may experience SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, or other barriers to learning. The provision provides a structured and supportive setting where students receive targeted interventions designed to help them re-engage with learning and develop positive behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioural and emotional support to secondary school pupils

• Work with students 1:1 and in small groups within the school's provision and mainstream classrooms

• Support pupils with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, or difficulties engaging in lessons

• Implement behaviour strategies and intervention programmes developed by the pastoral and SEN teams

• Build positive, trusting relationships to promote engagement and confidence

• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and the SENCO to support individual behaviour plans

• Help maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting young people with behavioural or SEMH needs (desirable)

• Experience in schools, youth work, mentoring, support work, or similar settings would be advantageous

• A calm, resilient, and patient approach

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• A genuine passion for supporting young people to overcome barriers to education

• Right to work in the UK

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Benefits

• Flexible supply opportunities to suit your availability

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant

• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in secondary school provisions and intervention settings

• Potential for long-term placements

About us

We are an education recruitment agency specialising in SEN and SEMH roles. We work with a wide range of schools, from community schools to multi-academy trusts, across West Yorkshire, the South East of England, and London, connecting educators with meaningful opportunities.

We recruit SEN-qualified teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff for both short-term and long-term roles across Primary, Secondary, and specialist SEN schools. As a candidate with us, you will receive support from a team that genuinely cares about your career, taking the time to understand your goals and matching you with schools where you can thrive and make a positive impact.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background. Please ensure you understand how UK immigration laws apply to your circumstances before applying.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.