Behaviour Support Worker at Kings Priory School
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Actual Salary for Term Time weeks is £21,481-£22,527
About this Role
You will play a key role in our ‘Prepare for Learning’ unit, ensuring it is a safe, purposeful, and structured environment where pupils can reflect, reset, and re-engage with education.
At Kings Priory, we foster a strong culture where knowledge matters, and where every member of staff models our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Hard Work.
As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will:
- Manage behaviour and engagement of pupils within the ‘Prepare for Learning’ unit, many of whom may be disengaged from learning
- Create a calm, structured environment that supports reflection and progress
- Coordinate and oversee work set by subject staff, liaising with departments and Heads of Year
- Ensure pupils complete reflection activities and remain on task
- Monitor, record and evaluate pupil progress through success ratings and daily records
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using systems such as ClassCharts and CPOMS (full training will be given)
- Develop positive relationships with pupils to build confidence, self-esteem and motivation
- Support pupils in developing independent learning, organisational and study skills
- Work collaboratively with pastoral teams, teaching staff and SEND colleagues to meet individual pupil needs
- Contribute to behaviour plans and provide feedback to parents/carers where appropriate
- Ensure safeguarding, attendance and administrative processes are followed
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with young people in any setting (essential)
- Demonstrates strong judgement, clear decision-making, and emotional resilience
- Is warm, approachable, and understanding, while also being firm and consistent
- Can identify underlying factors influencing behaviour and respond appropriately
- Is organised, proactive, and able to manage a varied workload
- Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Is committed to supporting all pupils to succeed, including those with SEND
School-based experience is not essential – full support and training will be provided.
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Contact Details
James Hand - Assistant Principal
james.hand@kps.woodard.co.uk
Kings Priory School
Open Data obtained from: Department for EducationTyne and Wear
NE30 4RF
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