Behaviour Support Assistant

Bradon Forest School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  March or earlier

• Closing date

  31 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,427.93 - £25,650.03 Annually (Actual)

Behaviour Support Assistant job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and compassionate individual to support the leadership and teaching staff as a Behaviour Support Assistant at Bradon Forest School to support students accessing the Enhanced Provision Centre.

This vital role involves working closely with some of our most vulnerable students to ensure they receive a comprehensive and tailored education. You will be instrumental in building trusting relationships, upholding the centre’s code of conduct, and collaborating with families and external agencies to monitor and enhance each student’s educational journey.

NB: Should a suitable applicant be found then the vacancy may be closed to applications ahead of the advertised closing date.

The Athelstan Trust is a successful and growing Multi-Academy Trust consisting of six secondary schools and four primary schools in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and South Gloucestershire. We currently employ over 750 people and educate 5,000 pupils and plan to expand further over the coming years.

Bradon Forest School is a well-respected and popular 11 - 16 comprehensive and our catchment area takes from rural and urban communities. The school is well situated just north of the M4 (J16), within easy travelling distance of Bristol, Bath, and Swindon and on the edge of the Cotswolds.

Why work for us?

Internal career opportunities

Generous pension scheme with the LGPS

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, including a virtual GP service

Flexible working opportunities and a genuine commitment to family and work/life balance

Generous holiday allowance for support staff

Recognition of local government continuous service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Will writing service

Free flu vaccinations and support with eye tests and glasses

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 13th October at 12.00 midday.

The Athelstan Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If successful in being called for interview, all candidates are expected to apply for an enhanced DBS before appointment is confirmed. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your
interview.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bradon Forest School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 987 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bradon Forest School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bradon-forest-school-swindon

Bradon Forest School is part of The Athelstan Trust, a Multi Academy Trust, which consists of three secondary schools: Malmesbury School, Bradon Forest School in Purton and The Dean Academy in Lydney.

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