Behaviour Support Worker

Shorefields; Tendring; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Cinema tickets

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Alton Park Junior School is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to join its caring community. You will implement behaviour strategies across the school and provide direct support during challenging moments to help pupils feel safe, valued and engaged.

Working 27.5 hours per week, term time only (38 weeks), 8:45am – 3:15pm, you will collaborate with teachers and parents, maintain records and promote restorative approaches to conflict resolution.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
• Ability to apply a range of effective behaviour strategies and support SEMH needs in a mainstream setting.
• Outstanding communication skills with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Strong working knowledge of safeguarding and inclusion policies.

Responsibilities

• Implement whole‑school behaviour policies and provide direct support with managing challenging behaviour.
• Provide targeted interventions for pupils with behavioural difficulties, including one‑to‑one and small group support.
• Liaise with senior leaders, class teachers and parents regarding pupil behaviour and progress.
• Promote restorative approaches to conflict resolution and pupil personal and social growth.
• Supervise and support pupils who may be isolated from lessons and ensure they complete work.
• Maintain highly accurate records and reports on behaviour incidents and interventions.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Inclusion knowledge

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2184-158S Position Type: Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: £16,115 - £16,372 p.a (Scale 3, Point 6-7)

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Temporary

Application Close: 11/09/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: Thursday 17th September 2026

Join a Community Where Everyone Matters at Alton Park Junior School

Are you a caring individual who believes in the importance of safety and responsibility? Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to helping children feel safe, happy, and valued?

At Alton Park, we have a strong sense of community and high aspirations for our children. We are committed to preparing children for lifelong learning through an engaging and relevant curriculum, filled with first‑hand experiences.

We are looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to join our caring community and implement effective behaviour strategies across the school. By offering hands-on support during challenging moments and fostering an environment of engagement and respect, you will ensure our school remains a safe, happy space where every child is given the tools to make a positive contribution to society.

Whether you are an experienced behaviour specialist or have a background supporting children and want to take your next step in education, you will join a welcoming team dedicated to helping you succeed.

• Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks)
• Working Hours: 27.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only)
• Working Pattern: 8:45am - 3:15pm Monday to Friday

A Day in the Life:

You’ll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• Implementing whole‑school behaviour policies and procedures, providing direct support with managing challenging behaviour.
• Providing targeted interventions for pupils with behavioural difficulties, offering both one-to‑one and small group support.
• Liaising with senior leaders, class teachers, and parents regarding pupil behaviour and progress.
• Promoting restorative approaches to conflict resolution while fostering pupils’ personal and social growth.
• Supervising and supporting pupils who may be isolated from lessons, ensuring they safely complete the work provided by teaching staff.
• Maintaining highly accurate records and reports on behaviour incidents and interventions.

What You're Looking For:

You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Successful experience working with children in a school or similar setting.
• The ability to demonstrate a range of effective behaviour strategies and confidently support the inclusion of pupils with emotional, behavioural or SEMH needs in a mainstream setting.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to build respectful, trusting relationships and interact positively with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• A strong working knowledge of child protection, safeguarding, and inclusion policies.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?

We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well‑being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

Interviews are set to take place on Thursday 17th September 2026.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.

Information about the School

Alton Park Junior School is proud to be part of the Sigma Trust.

At Alton Park Junior School, a large Junior School with a 4 form entry for children aged 7-11 years, we aim to challenge all our pupils to ensure they fulfil their potential. We promote respect and tolerance within school and our wider community which prepares our children for life in modern Britain.

Our vision is that our children will achieve well, have fun and develop a lifelong passion for learning at Alton Park Junior School and for the future.

We believe in an education which is holistic, equitable, empowering, nurturing and liberating for all members of the school and the local and wider community. This is achieved through a determined dedication to serve, through self‑belief, through effective collaboration with others and sustained by ensuring transparent accountability at all levels.

Alton Park Junior School will embrace the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all.Alton Park Junior School is part of the Sigma Trust. The school is a 4 form entry for children aged 7-11 years.

SafeguardingThe Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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