Behaviour Support Worker
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Bradford, West Yorkshire |
| Area | Bradford, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Secondary Education - Support Staff/ Supervisor |
| Salary | £100 - £130 per day |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | BSWBD09_1778169603 |
| Job Views | 5 |
- Description
Behaviour Support Officer
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Job Type: Full-time Start Date: June 2026 (following May half term) Contract: Initially until Summer, with potential extension into September Agency: Veritas Education
About the Role
Veritas Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in the Bradford area to recruit a Behaviour Support Officer. This is a full-time position starting after the May half term, with the potential to continue into the new academic year in September.
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people to overcome behavioural barriers to learning and thrive within an educational setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide targeted behaviour support to students both in and out of the classroom
- Work closely with teaching staff to implement behaviour management strategies
- Support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs
- De-escalate challenging situations in a calm and professional manner
- Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Build strong, supportive relationships with students to encourage engagement
Requirements
- Experience working with young people (school, youth work, care or similar setting)
- Strong behaviour management skills and resilience
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to challenging behaviour
- A proactive and flexible approach to supporting students
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Why Work with Veritas Education?
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
- Access to additional training and CPD
- A wide range of roles across West Yorkshire
Other Opportunities
In addition to this position, Veritas Education are currently recruiting for a range of roles including:
- Full-time and part-time support staff
- Teaching assistants and cover supervisors
- Short-term and long-term placements
- Ad-hoc supply work
We encourage candidates seeking flexible or alternative opportunities to get in touch.
How to Apply
To apply or find out more, please contact:
Sam Waddington ???? swaddington@veritas-education.com ???? 0113 403 2200
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
