Educational Behaviour Support Assistant
Alec Reed Academy, Northolt, Middlesex, UB5 5LQThis job expired on 1 October 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
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Closing date
1 October 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: The role is to work during normal term times plus Professional Development days working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8.30am - 4pm with a 5pm finish once per week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- from £23,156 per annum (already pro-rated)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Skills & Experience needed:
- The role of Educational Behaviour Support Officer primarily supports the Access & Inclusion Team who run the Internal Exclusion Centre and also the Year Group Student & Family Workers
- Main aspect of the role is to work closely with students experiencing behavioural/attendance problems and those with social issues
- Applicants must have a good level of English and communication skills; training in relevant strategies e.g. Behaviour Management, Managing Conflict
- Ability to calmly resolve emotional situations, be assertive and consistent in approach; and it is essential that you have experience in working with teenagers in a learning environment
What the school offers its staff
Educational Behavioural Support Assistant
Salary: from £23,156 per annum
Local Gov Pension, free parking, gym, family friendly benefits
We have the rare opportunity to work collaboratively with
experienced staff in a high quality and well-resourced environment in the role
of Educational Behaviour Support Assistant. We are based in West London/Ealing.
This position is to commence as soon as possible.
The role is to work during normal term times plus Professional Development days working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 8.30am - 4pm with a 5pm finish once per week. The salary scale starts at £23,156 per annum and is negotiable dependent on qualifications and experience. The salary has already been pro-rated and therefore this is the actual salary you will receive (before tax).
What we have to offer you:
- An Ofsted ‘Good’ school (June 2023) and an exciting place to work
- As an Investor in People, we offer excellent career and professional development opportunities
- A welcoming school in West London/Ealing with great Trustees, where staff feel valued
- Employer’s pension contribution of over 19%
- Free on-site parking, free use of the in house gym, subsidised meals and family friendly policies including dependents entitlement
- Regular nominated staff rewards and free breakfasts are also welcomed by staff.
Commitment to safeguarding:
- ARA is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination
- The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Alec Reed Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1672 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alec Reed Academy website
- Email address
- hr@alecreedacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 8414511
Alec Reed Academy is a thriving, inclusive all‑through school for pupils aged 3–19, serving the diverse community of Northolt in the London Borough of Ealing. Founded by the late Sir Alec Reed and opened in 2005, the Academy has grown significantly and now educates over 1,600 pupils across Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Post‑16 phases. Our unique all‑through structure provides a seamless learning journey, strong transition between phases, and shared professional expertise benefiting children at every stage.
We are proud to be an Ofsted 'Good' school (2018 and 2023), with high aspirations and a clear trajectory of continued improvement. Our mission is to inspire excellence, unlock potential and prepare children for adult life—academically, socially, and personally. We serve a richly diverse community: 60% of pupils speak English as an additional language, we have above‑average levels of SEND and EHCPs, and 48% of pupils are eligible for the Pupil Premium. Our strong pastoral systems and inclusive ethos ensure every young person feels valued, supported, and able to succeed.
Our state‑of‑the‑art facilities were designed by Foster + Partners, offering an exceptional environment for teaching and learning. These include fully equipped science labs, specialist art and technology studios, a professional 300‑seat theatre, a digital media suite, a Community Sports Centre, a 3G AstroTurf pitch, a climbing wall, dance studio, MUGA and expansive outdoor learning spaces. With recent investment—including a £1m Academy Fields Outdoor Learning Hub—we offer innovative opportunities for environmental education, sustainability, wellbeing and hands‑on learning across all phases.
Our curriculum is ambitious and broad, enriched through creative arts, outdoor learning and a strong careers and employability programme aligned with Gatsby Benchmarks. Our new Employability Hub, developed with support from Reed and external partners, ensures students gain the skills, confidence and experiences needed to progress into higher education, apprenticeships, or employment.
As an employer, we invest heavily in professional development. Staff benefit from six annual CPD days, ongoing training, leadership pathways, tailored ECT support and the advantage of working within an all‑through team that collaborates across phases. All business services—including HR, Finance, IT and Estates—are managed in‑house, enabling swift support, strong communication and a consistent, community‑focused culture.
Alec Reed Academy is a welcoming, ambitious and supportive place to work, where innovation is encouraged and staff wellbeing is prioritised. Located in West London with excellent transport links, the Academy offers the advantages of an Outer London setting while applying Inner London pay scales. We are committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring every member of our community can thrive.
Arranging a visit to Alec Reed Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@alecreedacademy.co.uk.
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