Assistant Behaviour Support Officer- Polam Hall School (Woodard Academies Trust)

Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Darlington seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Behaviour Support Officer to work term-time only for 22.5 hours per week. The role involves supporting students to overcome behavioral barriers and collaborating with various school personnel. Candidates should have relevant qualifications like GCSEs in English and Maths, along with experience in organizational support roles. The position promises professional development opportunities in a supportive environment, ideal for those passionate about education.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting students within an educational environment.
• Ability to strategically work as part of a wider team.
• Understanding of barriers to students' academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring students reach their full potential.
• Support daily operations of the Prepare for Learning facility.
• Work with students at risk of permanent exclusion.

Skills

Supporting students with behavioral issues

Experience in an organizational setting

Knowledge of behavior management practices

Education

GCSE including English and Maths

Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Job description

Polam Hall School – Darlington

Assistant Behaviour Support Officer (Post is term time only 22.5 hrs per week, Monday – Friday)

Posting Information

Posted: 15th December 2025

Closing date: 18th January 2026

Interviews held w/c: 26th January 2026

Salary: £13,920 Grade E10 (FTE £27,694) with progression

Hours: 11am – 4pm, Monday – Friday

Assistant Behaviour Support Officer

Polam Hall School wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced individual to the following post.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Behaviour Support Officer in ensuring that all students reach their full potential by removing barriers to learning such as poor conduct.
• Assist with the daily operation of the Prepare for Learning facility.
• Work proactively with students who are at risk of permanent exclusion.
• Liaise with Behaviour Support Officer, Senior Leadership Team, Pastoral Leaders, Heads of Faculty, Learning Mentor, Attendance and Welfare Officer/assistant, SEND Manager, teachers, external outreach services, and parents.

Successful Applicant

Will have experience of supporting students in an organisational setting. Working knowledge of the range of barriers young people experience in relation to achieving academic success and the ability to work strategically as part of a wider team in line with agreed behaviour management practice to support and encourage positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) essential, including English and Maths.
• Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent.

Our School

Polam Hall School is a 4–16 all-through academy and is part of Woodard Academies Trust. We have 850 pupils on roll, with one and a half forms of entry in our Primary Phase and four forms in our Secondary Phase. Polam Hall is a school with a unique and long history which today is proud to be a fully comprehensive school serving the young people of Darlington. Our mission is to educate the whole child, developing leadership, compassion, character and academic ambition, through the combination of our Academic and Concordia Crescimus curricula. We have high expectations and aspirations for every member of our school community. Polam Hall is a community where staff and students work together for common goals. We make every effort to develop our staff team, offering professional development opportunities and the chance to be part of a wider Trust, yet retaining the friendly atmosphere of a small school. We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to join our team, who have children at the heart of their practice and will help us to drive forward our aim: to deliver an outstanding education to every single one of our pupils.

Application Process

Visits to the school are welcome. If you would like to visit or discuss the post further please contact the administration team: [e-mail]

Please note you should use the supporting statement section of the application form to clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements outlined in the person specification. The information in this section will be used to shortlist applicants for the role and therefore it is important to provide enough detail to give a full picture of your skills and experience and what you can contribute to teaching and learning at Polam Hall.

Polam Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.