Behaviour Keyworker

Please apply via the Academy website https://waterloo.zestacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies

Vacancy: Behaviour Keyworker

Grade: D SCP 7-11

Salary: £27,274 - £29,070 FTE (£22,562 - £24,048 – Actual Salary)

Hours: 35 per week Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:00pm

Contract: Permanent. Term time only (plus 1week)

Required from: ASAP (following satisfactory pre-employment checks)

Closing date: Monday 2nd November 2026 (noon)

Shortlisting: Tuesday 3rd November 2026

Task and interview: Thursday 12th November 2026

Zest Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a driven, dynamic, and committed Level 3 Teaching Assistant who has the passion, knowledge and skillset to complement our existing team of excellent practitioners at this exciting time in Waterloo’s development.

Waterloo Primary Academy is a three-form entry primary school with its own nursery, situated at the heart of the local community in Blackpool. The school serves an area with significant socio-economic challenges, making it a stimulating and highly rewarding place to work, where staff have the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

If you have the drive, resilience and determination needed to make a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to join us. We are a passionate team, who are fully committed to ensuring that every child at Waterloo, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to achieve amazing things!

We are looking to appoint a Behviour Keyworker who:

• holds a level 3 teaching assistant qualification or equivalent
• can build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration
• can work closely with our established and skilled pastoral team to ensure that pupils and their families receive appropriate support and are treated with kindness and compassion
• model consistently high standards of professional practice and positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Can work alongside staff to develop and implement appropriate strategies for pupils who require additional behavioural or emotional support
• have experience supporting children with SEMH needs.

In return, we can offer you:

• a caring and safe school with a warm and nurturing ethos
• a dedicated and supportive Leadership Team that challenges itself every day to make a difference to the lives of our children
• friendly, supportive colleagues who work exceptionally hard and are committed to providing high-quality education and experiences for all
• a strong safeguarding and pastoral team
• happy and enthusiastic pupils, who are very proud of their school
• rich, high-quality professional development
• access to a bespoke wellbeing programme, including a wellbeing day.
• automatic enrolment to the LGPS Pension Scheme
• a skilled and enthusiastic Governing Body, who are dedicated in their support of the school
• the opportunity to make a huge difference to the lives of the children and families we serve

After reading the above, and looking at the job description provided, we hope that you are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

The job description, person specification and application form are available to download from the school website https://waterloo.zestacademytrust.co.uk/our-vacancies/ or alternatively, contact the school office on 01253 315370.

Please return your completed application form and a succinct covering letter of application (max. 2 sides of A4) via email to: Mrs Nicola Lea (email address within the information pack on the school website).

If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions regarding the post, please contact the Headteacher, Jenny Brown on 01253 315370.

Thank you for the interest you have shown in this vacancy.

Pay: £27,274.00-£29,070.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person