Behaviour Support Worker

What skills and experience we’re looking for

We are a small secondary school with a big vision—serving around 545 students aged 11–16, and proud to be an award‑winning, inclusive, and forward‑thinking place to learn and work. We are seeking a Behaviour Support Worker to join our dedicated pastoral team. In this vital role, you’ll be at the heart of promoting positive behaviour and helping students overcome barriers to learning, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.

• Support the implementation of our behaviour policy across all year groups
• Respond to behaviour incidents using restorative and de‑escalation strategies
• Mentor students to improve behaviour, engagement, and self‑confidence
• Work closely with staff, parents/carers, and external agencies
• Manage reflection spaces or isolation rooms with empathy and consistency
• Contribute to behaviour support plans and student reintegration following suspensions or absences

• Experience working with young people, ideally in schools or pastoral care
• A calm, empathetic approach and strong communication skills
• An understanding of behaviour as communication and a belief in second chances
• A commitment to safeguarding (training provided)

• A warm, inclusive school culture where every team member is valued
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• A passionate team committed to student well‑being and growth
• Access to staff well‑being and mental health support initiatives; enjoy flexible working, a generous pension scheme, and free access to our staff benefits platform.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical
• online and social media prohibition from teaching
• right to work
• satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.