Behaviour Keyworker

Waterloo Primary Academy, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3AG

40 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 35hours per week. Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm Term time only plus 1 week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,274-£29,070 Actual Salary £22,562-£24,048
• Pay scale: D SCP 7-11

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a Behviour Keyworker who:

• holds a level 3 teaching assistant qualification or equivalent
• can build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration
• can work closely with our established and skilled pastoral team to ensure that pupils and their families receive appropriate support and are treated with kindness and compassion
• model consistently high standards of professional practice and positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Can work alongside staff to develop and implement appropriate strategies for pupils who require additional behavioural or emotional support
• have experience supporting children with SEMH needs.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you:

• a caring and safe school with a warm and nurturing ethos
• a dedicated and supportive Leadership Team that challenges itself every day to make a difference to the lives of our children

• friendly, supportive colleagues who work exceptionally hard and are committed to providing high-quality education and experiences for all
• a strong safeguarding and pastoral team
• happy and enthusiastic pupils, who are very proud of their school
• rich, high-quality professional development
• access to a bespoke wellbeing programme, including a wellbeing day.
• automatic enrolment to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• a skilled and enthusiastic Governing Body, who are dedicated in their support of the school
• the opportunity to make a huge difference to the lives of the children and families we serve

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Waterloo Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory three-year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), medical clearance, evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act. Please note CV’s are not accepted.

Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates. Please see Zest Academy Trust Recruitment and Selection policy for further details - located on our school website https://waterloo.zestacademytrust.co.uk/our-vacancies/

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

1. Zest - Information pack - Behaviour Keyworker.pdf - 447 KB (opens in new tab)

About Waterloo Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 600 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Waterloo Primary Academy website
• Email address: hr@zestacademytrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01253 315370
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/waterloo-primary-academy

Thank you for showing an interest in our current vacancy. Waterloo Primary Academy is a three-form entry primary school with its own nursery, situated at the very heart of an area of significant deprivation in Blackpool. This brings a significant level of challenge to the role, but at the same time, significant rewards.

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