Job Description

Would you like to work within a vibrant secondary academy?

We're looking for a Behaviour Support Worker to join our team!

As a Behaviour Support Worker you will deliver behaviour support across the school working as part of the Student Support team, as well as implementing behaviour modification interventions specific to issues raised by the Student Support team or subject teachers with particular focus on students with emotional or mental health issues. You will also cover and support duties throughout the school, where required.

This role is 38 hours per week, term-time only + 5 days. The actual salary is 22,611 - 24,100 + AMAZING benefits!

Monday - Thursday - 8:00am - 4:15pm

Friday - 8:00am - 3:30pm

At the top of your game, you'll communicate effectively with students, parents and colleagues, clearly understand and apply Restorative Practice principles and remain resilient, robust and resourceful. How and why you do things matters greatly to us, as does your ability to use your initiative, work independently and demonstrate ambition and integrity.

In return you'll be joining a great team, which was recognised in our recent Ofsted inspection report, where we have been judged to be Good with Outstanding features. Ofsted commented "Many staff are proud members of what they describe as the 'Priesthorpe family'". In addition to this, the first line of the report captures what really matters to us; "Pupils at Coop Academy Priesthorpe are proud to be members of an inclusive community". You'll do all this whilst capturing the spirit of our vision and values and role-modelling exceptional professional behaviours.

Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is situated in Pudsey and just 15 minutes from both Leeds and Bradford centre with places for 1250 students and 135 staff. The Academy has a very special ethos, which visitors continue to comment on. Equity and equality are key drivers for us in ensuring that all students have the opportunity to excel within a highly inclusive and supportive community.

All colleagues, teaching and support, are responsible for a small coaching group of students which they meet with for 1.5 hours over a week. Full training is offered and you will be buddied up with a teaching member of staff. This adds a very rewarding element to the role.

Why us?

What our team does really counts. And we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success. Whether they benefit your finances, your well-being, or your family, in or outside work. You are important to us!

Benefits include:

Well-being weeks at the end of each term with well-being activities, all meetings cancelled as well as a dedicated well-being committee team Supportive Academy Leadership Team with well-being high on the agenda 'Community' sessions once a week with free staff breakfast and 25 minutes to connect and chat with colleagues 'CRAFT' sessions every 2 weeks investing in personal development for all colleagues Local government pension scheme and recognised continuous service You'll get being a Co-op member, you'll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores. Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme) Discounted gym membership and leisure activities which includes discounts on Merlin Entertainments (Sea Life, Legoland etc), Virgin Experience Days, SuperBreak and many more! Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders) Co-op Funeralcare benefit Season ticket and rental deposit loans

Our Values

We have a strong culture which creates a positive working environment. We follow the Co-op's 'Ways of Being' which are:

Succeed together - Cooperating is what makes us different; we're better and stronger when we work together. Be yourself, always - We bring our best self to the academy, so that we each contribute and respect others for doing the same. Of course, being yourself isn't about excusing poor behaviours that contradict our other Ways of Being Co-op. Do what matters most - What matters most is ensuring that our students achieve the best possible outcomes. Show you care - We care about our Trust, our colleagues, our students, their parents, our Co-op and communities, now and for the future.
So, if you believe in our values we would love to hear from you!

How to apply

Follow this link to apply: https://co-opacademiestrust.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-C-oAT-0938

Closing date for applications: 9am 4th December 2025

Interviews: TBC

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,403.00-28,142.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Work Location: In person