Behaviour Support Assistant
Christopher Whitehead Language College (CWLC) is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant effective 1 September 2026. This is a permanent position of 37 hours per week over five days, Monday to Thursday 8:00‑4:00 and Friday 8:00‑3:30, with a half‑hour lunch break. It is a term‑time only role plus five teacher education days (TEDs). The salary is SC4 points 7 to 11, £23,191‑£24,719 full‑time equivalent £26,403‑£28,142 per annum, pay award pending.
Responsibilities
- Support all aspects of the pastoral team to ensure the First Response system works.
- Analyse data, bring it to life and implement individual plans in collaboration with parents and students.
- Ensure systems work to improve the learning and life chances of our students.
Personal Qualities and Experience
- Calm, consistent and caring personality.
- Perseverance: persistence in the face of obstacles or student refusal to conform.
- A desire to make a difference and go beyond the norm.
- Consistent perseverance in undertaking the ‘small stuff’ on time; proactive attitude essential.
Application Procedure
Please look at our informative website for further information and an application pack. Please complete the application form and email it to recruitment@cwlc.email. Do not send a CV. The deadline for receipt of applications is 10:00 am on Tuesday 30 June 2026. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 8 July 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early and begin interviews prior to the advertised closing date.
Visas cannot be sponsored at this time.
Equality, Safeguarding and Data Protection
Christopher Whitehead Language College and Sixth Form is committed to equality of opportunities and to safeguarding children and young people. All staff, volunteers and trustees are expected to comply with and promote safeguarding and data protection policies. The recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Offers 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. Applicants must declare any unspent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Protecting personal data is of utmost importance. The information you provide will be stored and used confidentially to assist the recruitment process. If you are successful, it will be used in the administration of your employment. Please see our privacy notice for more information.
