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Behaviour Support Worker & Cover Supervisor

Secondary Schools | Wakefield & South Leeds

Working with Outwood Academies, Brigshaw High School, Sherburn High School & partner secondary schools

About the Role

Milk Education is working in partnership with a range of welcoming and inclusive secondary schools across Wakefield and South Leeds, including Outwood Academies, Brigshaw High School and Sherburn High School. We are seeking resilient, empathetic and confident Behaviour Support Workers & Cover Supervisors to support students both in and out of the classroom.

This dual role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with behavioural, emotional, or additional needs, while also gaining valuable classroom experience as a Cover Supervisor. Whether you’re considering a future in teaching, pastoral support, psychology, or youth work, this role offers hands-on experience in a school setting.

You’ll work closely with teaching and pastoral teams to help students regulate their behaviour, stay engaged in learning, and develop positive relationships — stepping into the classroom to supervise lessons when required.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting students with behavioural, social and emotional needs

De-escalating challenging situations and promoting positive behaviour

Supervising whole classes during short-term teacher absence using pre-prepared lesson materials

Maintaining a safe, calm and productive learning environment

Building positive relationships with students aged 11–16

Following school behaviour policies and safeguarding procedures

Feeding back to teachers, SEND teams or pastoral staff where appropriate

About You

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

Experience working with young people in education, youth work, care, mentoring or support roles

Confidence managing behaviour in a secondary school setting

A calm, patient and consistent approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A genuine interest in education, pastoral support or SEND

The ability to adapt quickly to different schools and situations

What Milk Education Offers

Competitive daily rates, paid weekly

Flexible working – full-time, part-time or day-to-day supply

Experience across a variety of secondary school settings

Free CPD and training, including behaviour management and safeguarding

Ongoing support from a dedicated Milk Education consultant

Apply Now

If you’re passionate about making a difference and supporting young people to succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact the Milk Education Leeds team for more information about Behaviour Support Worker & Cover Supervisor roles in Wakefield and South Leeds.

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