Behaviour Support Officer; Term Time ; St Wilfrid's RC College

Behaviour Support Officer (Term Time Only)

Salary:
Band 6 SCP
22 £ 33 699 (pro‑rated £28 579.17)

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract:

37 Hours per week, Permanent, Term Time Only

CEO:
Mr T.B. Tapping

Headteacher:
Mrs

C. Lennox

We are seeking a proactive and resilient Behaviour Support Officer to join our secondary school, supporting students to achieve positive behavioural and personal outcomes. Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and families, you will play a key role in promoting a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment. Through early intervention, consistent support and targeted strategies, you will help students overcome challenges, develop self‑regulation skills and fully engage in their education.

The ideal candidate will be patient, empathetic and committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

You will support students to achieve positive behavioural and personal outcomes. Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and families, you will promote a calm, safe and inclusive learning environment. Through early intervention, consistent support and targeted strategies, you will help students overcome challenges, develop self‑regulation skills and fully engage in their education.

Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff. The role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre‑employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

St Wilfrid’s RC College is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty‑five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff. Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.