Behaviour Support Worker

Sandy Secondary School, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BL

5 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,293 – £21,523 per annum (Actual Salary); £26,403 - £28,142 pro rata
• Additional allowances:

  £20,293 – £21,523 per annum (Actual Salary); £26,403 - £28,142 pro rata

Behaviour Support Worker job summary

The Behaviour Support Worker will play a key role within our Behaviour Recovery Unit, supporting a small cohort of students who may be experiencing barriers to learning, are disengaged from education, or are at risk of suspension. The successful candidate will work closely with students to help them re-engage positively with school life, develop effective self-regulation strategies, and build the confidence, resilience and skills needed to succeed both academically and personally. We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and proactive individual with experience of supporting young people with challenging behaviour, social, emotional or additional needs.

The successful candidate will have strong behaviour management skills, a calm and empathetic approach, and the ability to build positive and professional relationships with students whilst maintaining high expectations. The role will involve mentoring and guiding students to reflect on their behaviours, understand the impact of their actions, and develop strategies to make positive choices. Working collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, families and external agencies, the Behaviour Support Worker will contribute to creating a safe, supportive and purposeful learning environment where all students feel valued and able to thrive.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, adaptable and committed to inclusion, with a genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people from all backgrounds. They will demonstrate initiative, professionalism and the ability to inspire students to achieve their potential and become positive members of the school community. ‘We believe in the welfare and safeguarding of all children and expect ALL staff to share the same view’ How to apply for the role: Application is by completed application form via my new term, just click on the link on our website or click on the QR code above. Closing Date - Tuesday 19th May 2026 at 9.00am

Posts working with either children and/or vulnerable adults will be subject to the disclosure of criminal records, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Sandy Secondary School have decided to carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence in our recruitment process, (as per KCSIE). The searches are conducted by a member of our staff and recorded in line with our recruitment and appointment protocols and procedures. The process will be consistent, transparent, and fair and reflected within the Safer recruitment policy. At Sandy Secondary School, safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Sandy Secondary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sandy Secondary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandy-secondary-school

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