Behaviour Support Worker
NJC Grade D point 8 Actual salary £23,067
37 hours per week
Monday-Friday 08:30-16:25, 30 minute break
39 weeks per year
Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11- 16 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only Secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.
Starting as soon as possible, we are seeking a committed, compassionate and resilient Behaviour Support Worker to join our dedicated pastoral team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people by supporting their behaviour, wellbeing and engagement in school.
You will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour by working with students across KS3 and KS4 who may face behavioural, social, emotional or mental health (SEMH) challenges. Supporting targeted intervention and strong relationship-building, you will help remove barriers to learning and support students to achieve their full potential.
You will need to have experience of working with children or young people and possess strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
We can offer -
A unique opportunity to work within a Gold Rights Respecting School with a strong community ethos
A supportive CPD programme
Free on-site parking
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates. Online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. Please refer to our website for our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.
Please note we do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to non-UK citizens for this role.
Closing date for all applications is midnight Sunday 4th October 2026.
Interviews will take place week commencing 12th October 2026
Clyst Vale Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
