Behaviour Support Assistant

Overview

Beckfoot Thornton is seeking a committed and caring Pupil Support Worker to join the team from February 2026 on a long-term or short-term supply basis, with the potential to become permanent. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the wellbeing, behaviour, and learning of pupils—particularly vulnerable learners—with a welcoming and inclusive school community.

• Support pupils' wellbeing, behaviour, and attitude to learning.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in collaboration with colleagues and external professionals.
• Build positive relationships with families and encourage engagement with school life.
• Promote inclusion, independence, and positive values in pupils.
• Track and monitor behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding concerns.
• Make welfare calls and support strategies to improve attendance and punctuality.
• Assist with lesson planning, pastoral care, and behaviour management.
• Organise and support extracurricular and enrichment activities.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to the wider school environment.

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in education.
• Experience working with children with SEMH and/or SEN.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Excellent communication skills and a supportive, proactive approach.
• A team player with resilience, empathy, and a passion for helping young people.

• Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent placement.
• Supportive school and trust environment.
• Ongoing professional development.