Behaviour Support Worker

David Ross Education Trust; Bracebridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Job summary

Charnwood College is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to join our secondary school and help students overcome barriers to learning, supporting their behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement. You will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider team to build positive relationships and implement individual strategies.

The role is permanent, term-time only, 37 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with salary details and career development opportunities within The

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to students who may experience challenges with behaviour, emotional regulation, engagement or social interaction.
• Support students during lessons and unstructured times, helping them regulate and re-engage with learning.
• Assist with implementing individual behaviour and pastoral strategies and monitor progress with staff.

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Worker to join our secondary school and play a key role in supporting students to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Working closely with students, teaching staff, pastoral colleagues and the wider school team, you will provide targeted support to students who may experience challenges with behaviour, emotional regulation, engagement or social interaction. You will build positive, trusting relationships with students and help them develop the skills, confidence and strategies they need to make positive choices and succeed in school.

The successful candidate will have a calm, consistent and nurturing approach, with the ability to establish clear boundaries while maintaining positive relationships. You will support the implementation of individual behaviour and pastoral strategies, respond appropriately to challenging situations, and help create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment for all students.

The role may include providing one-to-one or small-group support, supporting students during lessons and unstructured times, helping students to regulate and re-engage with learning, and working alongside colleagues to monitor progress and identify appropriate interventions.

This is a permanent, term time only post, working 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

About our Academy

Charnwood College is an oversubscribed 11 to 18 school, which has seen significant improvements over the last five years. The most recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as Good in all areas stating that 'Pupils at Charnwood College experience a culture of respect and positivity' and that 'Leaders have established an inclusive and calm environment in which pupils can learn'. Staff and students follow 'The Charnwood Way', to create a positive, learning culture in which all students are immersed. The spacious, well‑maintained site offers excellent facilities over 40 acres. We have dedicated areas for a variety of sports, the arts and technology subjects.

We are proud of our ambitious, knowledge‑rich curriculum providing broad and balanced opportunities for our students. As part of the David Ross Education Trust, the curriculum is hugely supported through Curriculum Leads, resources and training sessions. Teachers follow a common lesson rubric and embedded routines to deliver high quality learning and consistency across the school. All classrooms are well equipped and have a visualisers in every room.

Charnwood College are dedicated to developing and supporting staff at every stage of their career. We have a bespoke evidence‑informed CPD programme that allows opportunities to use the latest research to advance the intent, implementation and impact of the curriculum. We are huge champions of further professional development and actively encourage staff to take opportunities including NPQs and Masters.

We continue to develop our outstanding enrichment opportunities, covering sport, arts, music and adventurous and residential visits, to inspire participation, motivate our students and develop talent. We have a varied calendar of events throughout the year showcasing these areas and staff are encouraged and supported to develop learning outside the classroom.

Salary: NJC12 £29,542 FTE (actual salary £25,949 per annum, pro rata) - proposed 2026/27 rates