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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