Job Introduction
Join Our Team – Behaviour Support Worker
Are you passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives? Do you have the resilience, compassion, and initiative to support students through their challenges and celebrate their progress? If so, we want to hear from you.
We are a small secondary school with a big vision—serving around 545 students aged 11–16, and proud to be an award-winning, inclusive, and forward-thinking place to learn and work. We are seeking a Behaviour Support Worker to join our dedicated pastoral team. In this vital role, you’ll be at the heart of promoting positive behaviour and helping students overcome barriers to learning, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
What You'll Do:
- Support the implementation of our behaviour policy across all year groups
- Respond to behaviour incidents using restorative and de-escalation strategies
- Mentor students to improve behaviour, engagement, and self-confidence
- Work closely with staff, parents/carers, and external agencies
- Manage reflection spaces or isolation rooms with empathy and consistency
- Contribute to behaviour support plans and student reintegration following suspensions or absences
What We're Looking For:
- Experience working with young people, ideally in schools or pastoral care
- A calm, empathetic approach and strong communication skills
- An understanding of behaviour as communication and a belief in second chances
- A commitment to safeguarding (training provided)
Why Join The Hayling College?
- A warm, inclusive school culture where every team member is valued
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- A passionate team committed to student well-being and growth
- Access to staff well-being and mental health support initiatives; enjoy flexible working, a generous pension scheme, and free access to our staff benefits platform.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact every day, apply now to be part of a team that believes in the potential of every student.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.