Support Manager

Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham, Wokingham, RG40 2HR

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  26 November 2025 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  12 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,598.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Grade 5 (SCP 12-17) £28,598 - £31,022 42.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per annum

Support Manager job summary

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Support Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will play an active role in managing the behaviour of young people between the ages of 8 and 16, with a primary diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the delivery of ongoing behavioural strategies and interventions.
• Communicate effectively with staff, pupils, and families, including managing complex and sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.
• Provide care, guidance, and encouragement to students, promoting fairness, boundaries, and respect.
• Work collaboratively with parents, stakeholders, and external agencies to support student progress.
• Maintain a safe, structured, and stimulating learning environment.

Essential Skills and Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and effectively.
• Problem-solving skills to address complex behavioural situations.
• Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement.
• Resilience, enthusiasm, and a proactive approach to supporting 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.

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

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 Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham

• School type: Academy, ages 8 to 16
• School size: 64 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 8 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chiltern-way-academy-wokingham

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