Behaviour Support Worker

Crawshaw Academy, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 9HU

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,616.00 - £29,509.00 Annually (Actual) Band C3 SCP 19-22. FTE £32,578 -£34,811

Behaviour Support Worker job summary

Fixed Term to December 31st 2026. The post is offered on a fixed-term basis to provide additional capacity and support within the team.

Term-time only. Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00 and Friday, 08:00 - 15:30.

Do you want to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people every day?

We are looking for a compassionate, proactive and relationship-focused Behaviour Support Worker to be part of our Pastoral Support Team. In this rewarding role, you will help create a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where every student feels valued, respected and able to succeed.

You will support students to overcome barriers to learning, wellbeing and engagement, helping them to develop confidence, positive relationships and strategies to manage challenges successfully. Through restorative, strengths-based approaches, you will work closely with students, families, colleagues and external professionals to promote positive behaviour, attendance, inclusion and personal development.

We recognise that every student has unique strengths, experiences and ways of thinking. As part of our Pastoral Support Team, you will play an important role in fostering a culture of belonging, where individual differences are respected, support is tailored to individual needs and all students are encouraged to thrive and achieve their potential.

About our School

Crawshaw Academy is a welcoming and supportive community, shaped by a dedicated staff team who genuinely care about giving every young person the best possible experience. We encourage our students to aim high, believe in themselves and be ambitious about their futures.

We believe education is about more than results. It is about helping young people grow into confident kind and well‑rounded individuals. Our staff take the time to know each student well, recognising their strengths nurturing their talents and supporting them to achieve their best.

Learning beyond the classroom is highly valued at Crawshaw Academy. A wide range of extracurricular opportunities including sport the arts trips and performances allows students to discover new interests build friendships and develop teamwork leadership and resilience. These experiences help students gain a broader understanding of different cultures traditions and ways of life.

We set high standards because we care. By providing the right balance of challenge guidance and support we ensure every student feels confident valued and able to thrive.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 15.30%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Crawshaw Academy, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• A professional individual with experience of providing pastoral support to young people
• A compassionate and adaptable individual who demonstrates a strong commitment to meeting the diverse needs of all pupils
• Committed to building positive relationships with students, fostering respect while maintaining high expectations
• A clear communicator with excellent organisation skills, able to balance firmness with empathy and build relationships with a wide range of individuals

Next Steps

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school ahead of applying for this opportunity. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Jo Bentley at CAHR@ca.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Crawshaw Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1052 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Crawshaw Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/crawshaw-academy

We are a mixed 11-18 Academy with a comprehensive intake; the majority of whom live in the Pudsey Area. The proportion of students supported by the pupil premium is average as is the proportion of students supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs. We have strong links with the Pudsey Community and work in partnership with Priesthorpe School and Pudsey Grangefield at Post-16 level.

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