Student Behaviour Support Worker

Suffolk County Council; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

LGPS pension scheme

Benefits package via Suffolk County

Job summary

King Edward VI School in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Student Behaviour Support Worker to assist the Senior Leadership Team with the Reset Room. The role involves supporting students, logging attendance, and delivering basic learning activities aligned with school expectations.

The position is 32.5 hours per week, term time plus 1, on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027, with salary £22,484 - £25,237 per annum. On-site parking and a Local Government Pension Scheme are included.

Qualifications

• Level 2 - GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience of working with young people; school setting preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Leadership Team in running the Reset Room.
• Log attendance and provide immediate support for behaviour needs.
• Provide basic learning activities aligned with classroom expectations.

Skills

Literacy & Numeracy

Communication skills

Experience with young people

Job description

• King Edward VI School
• Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3BH
• Salary: £22,484 - £25,237 actual per annum
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, term time + 1
• Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5383

King Edward VI School is looking for a Student Behaviour Support Worker.

Your role

You will be assisting the Senior Leadership Team in the running of our Reset Room.

Your responsibilities

You will work alongside colleagues offering support to students, logging their attendance and giving immediate assistance to any behaviour needs. You will also provide basic learning activities that mirror classroom expectations.

You will need:

• good literacy and numeracy skills, eitherLevel 2 - GCSE grade ‘4’ or above in English and Mathematics
• strong communication skills
• experience of working with young people is essential - within a school setting would be an advantage but not a requirement.

About us

Our Pastoral and Learning Support team continues to grow and for the right candidate there may be other developmental opportunities.King Edward VI School is a successful, oversubscribed 11 – 16 school.We have a strong, supportive staffing team and work hard to be positive advocates for all of our students.

We will offer you

The opportunity to work within an excellent team environment with the desire to enhance the education experience of all our students.

There is an employment benefits package on offer through Suffolk County Council as well as a Local Government Pension Scheme.There is also on-site parking as well as nearby links to public transport.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (pdf)

For an informal discussion only, please call Sarah Trueman, HR Manager on01284 761393ext 225 or email [e-mail]

Closing date: 1 pm, 7 September 2026.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.