BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Larches High School, Preston, Lancashire, is seeking a Behaviour & Pupil Support Worker to develop school-wide behaviour strategies. The role supports pupils, works with the Pupil Support Manager and contributes to safeguarding practices.

The post is part time, term time only; the quoted salary is full-time equivalent and will be paid pro‑rata. Closing date is 6 October 2026, interview 13 October 2026, start ASAP.

Qualifications

• Essential Qualifications Level 2 Numeracy and Level 2 Literacy.
• Desirable Qualifications Relevant Level 3 Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Pupil Support Manager to deliver and develop strategies to improve pupil behaviour.
• Contribute to a whole-school approach to behaviour and safeguarding.

Education

Level 2 Numeracy

Level 2 Literacy

Level 3 Qualification

Job description

Location Larches High School, Moor Park, Blackpool Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6AA (124 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.larcheshigh.co.uk

Summary Do you want to make a difference in your work?

Do you enjoy a challenge?

Do you have a passion for improving the life chances, opportunities and outcomes of young people?

Larches High School is a Secondary Alternative Provision school which provides full time education for up to 125 pupils who are not able to access mainstream education.

We have an inclusive philosophy and believe passionately in ensuring that all pupils are given the opportunities, skills, knowledge and qualifications to ensure that they are able to reintegrate back into mainstream education or on to specialist provision, further education employment or training.

We recognise that our pupils are individuals and that “one size does not fit all”. We also understand that many of our pupils have not had a positive experience of education and we believe it is our role to re‑engage them with their learning, improve relationships and broaden their opportunities.

The personal relationships developed with our pupils ensure that each one achieves their potential both academically and personally.

The Governors of Larches High School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and dedicated individual to join the school as a Behaviour & Pupil Support Worker, who will contribute to the development of a whole school approach to behaviour.

They will work closely with the Pupil Support Manager to deliver and develop strategies to improve the behaviour of pupils.

This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 6th October 2026 at 1pm

Interview date: 13th October 2026

Start date: ASAP

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Essential Qualifications Level 2 Numeracy and Level 2 Literacy.

Desirable Qualifications Relevant Level 3 Qualification

Essential Experience Experience of working with challenging pupils

Desirable Experience Experience of Safeguarding.

Proposed Interview Date: 13/10/2026

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.