Behaviour Support Worker - Charlton School

Telford and Wrekin Council; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to promote high levels of Behaviour for Learning and support students in achieving effective behaviour. The role involves working closely with teachers and school staff to create a calm and safe atmosphere. Ideal candidates will have experience in educational settings and strong interpersonal skills. Applications can be sent via email.

Qualifications

• Ability to promote effective behaviour support.
• Experience in working with students or in educational settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote high levels of Behaviour for Learning.
• Provide supervision during unstructured times.
• Support the Access and Inclusion Team.

Job description

Overview

Term-time plus 1 week

NJC Scale 6 (points 18 to 22)

Purpose of Job: To help create a calm and safe atmosphere by working with the teachers and pastoral team to promote high levels of Behaviour for Learning

Key Areas and Accountabilities

• To work with the teachers and pastoral team to ensure and promote effective behaviour support throughout the school to improve learning outcomes
• To support the Access and Inclusion Team during lessons, break and lunchtimes
• Provide supervision for our students during unstructured times to ensure a calm and safe atmosphere
• To act as first responder when investigating incidents of unacceptable behaviour
• To provide daily support to students to promote good behaviour for learning across the school
• To liaise with parents regarding behavioural issues as required in consultation with the pastoral team
• Support Senior Leaders in the management of the Behaviour Recovery Room
• Maintain appropriate standards of behaviour in the room in accordance with School Policy
• To liaise with the Pastoral Administration Assistant, Pastoral Managers and Assistant Vice Principal in regard to Behaviour Recovery Room referrals
• To maintain accurate records and update the school information management system with accurate information regarding behaviour and interventions
• Challenge and motivate students to promote and reinforce high levels of self-esteem
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure students in the facility are provided with appropriate and sufficient work and that completed work is conveyed to relevant staff
• Communicate set work to students and offer help and guidance as required
• Attend the weekly Pastoral Intervention Strategy meeting
• Support student management strategies and policies of the school and undertake additional duties (when no student has been referred) eg - on call, in-class behaviour support, student mentoring

General

• To attend school and relevant wider based training sessions, when required or necessary
• To attend meetings and undertake duties as reasonably directed by the Principal

For further information, please see the Application Pack below. Application forms to be emailed to [e-mail]

Closing Date: 6th November 2025

Shortlisting: 7th November 2025

Interviews W/C:10th November 2025

Job Start: January 2026