Positive Behaviour Champion – School Support

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy; Dale Abbey; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy is seeking a confident, resilient Behaviour Support Worker to promote positive behaviour and help students reach their full potential. You will support the school's on-call behaviour system and work with students to foster engagement and success.

The role involves liaising with staff, parents and pastoral leaders, administering sanctions and interventions, and contributing to safeguarding and anti-bullying procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school or educational setting.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Calm under pressure and able to manage challenging behaviour.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised and able to work independently within a pastoral team.

Responsibilities

• Support the on-call behaviour system and respond to behavioural incidents.
• Work with students to promote positive behaviour and engagement.
• Liaise with staff, parents and pastoral leaders regarding behaviour concerns.
• Administer and record sanctions, detentions and interventions.
• Support investigations, exclusions and safeguarding processes.
• Maintain accurate behaviour records and produce reports as required.

Skills

Experience with young people

School setting experience

Strong communication

Record-keeping

IT systems competence

Teamwork in pastoral setting

Job description

Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy is seeking a confident, resilient Behaviour Support Worker to promote positive behaviour and help students reach their full potential. You will support the school's on-call behaviour system and work with students to foster engagement and success.

The role involves liaising with staff, parents and pastoral leaders, administering sanctions and interventions, and contributing to safeguarding and anti-bullying procedures.