Behaviour Practitioner

Vacancy Number: V1274

Closing Date: 15/09/2026

Job Category: Support

Job Type: Full Time Term Time Only

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £26,180.00 Pro Rata

Grade: 2b

Hours Per Week: 37 Hours

Weeks Per Year: 40

FTE: 0.9

There has never been a better time to join our Safety and Welfare Team! Stoke on Trent College is an exciting and fast-growing place to be, and we are passionate about getting our learners Skills Ready;
Future Ready.

Be part of an Ofsted ‘Good’ College with good financial health and contribute to our continuing progress. These are exciting times as we continue our journey to becoming the innovative, technical and professional College of choice.

Our success is built on ‘One Team’ - a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, where every individual plays a key role in shaping the future of our students and our community.

Our success is through Our People!

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Positive Behaviour Practitioner to join our exceptionally busy and professional Safety and Welfare team.

If you’re passionate about supporting students to overcome barriers to learning, have experience of promoting positive behaviour, and can build effective relationships with learners, staff, parents and external agencies, this role could be for you!

You’ll have experience of working with young people and/or vulnerable learners in an educational, youth work, support, or pastoral environment. A relevant qualification in a related field would be advantageous.

If you’re an enthusiastic, positive and skilled student support professional
, we look forward to hearing from you.

Your passion and enthusiasm will be underpinned by the experience, skills and understanding you bring including excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a proactive and solution-focused approach to behaviour support, the ability to manage challenging situations with confidence and professionalism, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment that supports our One Team culture.

• Enhanced Leave Policies including 32 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
• A range of Family Friendly Policies
  , including opportunities for Hybrid working as relevant to role
• Christmas Closure
• Bright,
  Modern Facilities
  , buildings and learning resources
• On-site restaurant facilities and Free Breakfasts (cooked breakfast or continental options)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to Continuing Professional Development
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives and health-related benefits including individual health care plans
• Access to the College Sports Academy Gym
• Free on-site parking

Curious About

The Role ? You are invited to contact Claire Oliver at

At Stoke on Trent College, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We are proud to hold the Investors in Diversity Silver Award, recognising our commitment to embedding the FREDIE principles of Fairness, Respect, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement across everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates and those with long-term health conditions. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey, ensuring equal access to opportunities and support for all.

Our commitment to inclusion is supported by a range of initiatives that promote wellbeing, belonging and equality, including the Menopause Workplace Pledge, Proud Stoke Space Inclusion Pledge and our network of Domestic Abuse Workplace Champions.

We celebrate diversity and actively…