EYFS/KS1 Behaviour Support Worker

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Leeds is seeking an EYFS/KS1 Behaviour Support Worker to support children with challenging behaviours in a nurturing environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the teaching staff and contribute to a dynamic learning atmosphere for vulnerable children. This role offers a permanent contract with a salary range of £20,507 - £24,174, and is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in early years education.

Benefits

Supportive management

Inclusive atmosphere

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Passionate about early years education and making a difference.
• Experience working with children presenting challenging behaviour or SEMH needs.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support children with their behaviour and learning.
• Work alongside the teacher in Orchard class.
• Contribute to a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Job description

Job title and organisation: EYFS/KS1 Behaviour Support Worker - Meadow, Swinnow Primary School
Salary: Pay grade: C1 - C3
Actual Salary £20,507 - £24,174 (FTE £28,598 - £33,699)
Hours: 31.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent-Term time only plus 5 days
Location: On Site
Closing Date and Time: Tuesday 6 January 2026 at 9 AM
Start Date: 23 February 2026 or sooner if available

Are you passionate about early years education and ready to make a difference in a nurturing and inclusive environment? Do you thrive when working with children who present with challenging behaviour or have SEMH needs? Do you develop positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues?

If so, this could be just the role you are looking for!

We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic EYFS/KS1 Behaviour Support Worker to join a fantastic team at Meadow Alternative Provision.

We offer:

• Supportive management: Work with a leadership team that values its staff and promotes a collaborative, positive atmosphere.
• Inclusive atmosphere: Join a team that are passionate about meeting the varied needs of vulnerable children from the local area.
• A dynamic work environment: Positive, supportive colleagues provide an environment that is conducive to supporting the children in the best way.

Meadow is an alternative provision for Reception to Year 6 children with SEMH needs. We are based at Swinnow Primary School, but provide places for children from 35 schools in the west of Leeds. Children continue with their academic learning – including the Early Years curriculum – but also access a range of therapeutic style interventions to help them develop the skills they need to succeed at school. Some of our children are with us for 8 weeks; others have longer placements. Some of our children return to their original schools; others move on to a different school or specialist provision. The children receive high levels of nurture, support and guidance to succeed.

The successful candidate will work alongside our teacher in Orchard class (Reception, Y1 and Y2), supporting children with their behaviour and learning.

Working in Meadow isn’t always an easy role – but it is extremely rewarding. If you think this could be the challenge you are looking for, then we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested in finding out more, please visit our website, telephone our manager – James Phillips – or even better come and have a look for yourself. Please contact our office team - or James - to make an appointment. We’d be delighted to meet you.

Closing date: Tuesday 6 January 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Thursday 15 January 2026

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Swinnow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well‑being of all children, and expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

It is important that you have the right to work in the UK before applying. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.