About this role
BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT WORKER
Commencing - September 2026
Term Time Only
32.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
Salary - £30,518 to £33,699 FTE
Actual Salary - £22,682 £25,046 p.a.
Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers so they can succeed in school? Do you build positive relationships and thrive in a role where every day brings new challenges and rewards?
The Role
Watling Academy is seeking a committed and compassionate Behaviour Support Worker to help maintain a safe, calm and positive learning environment for all students. Working closely with Heads of Year and the wider pastoral team, you will play a key role in delivering the Academy’s behaviour strategy, leading restorative practice and ensuring students are supported to re‑engage successfully with learning.
You will respond to behaviour incidents through the On Call system, facilitate restorative conversations, work closely with our RRK Ambassadors and champion our ethos of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness. You will also support reintegration into lessons, contribute to multi‑agency work, and maintain accurate behaviour records to inform whole‑school improvement. This is a role for someone who is calm under pressure, confident in managing challenging situations and passionate about helping young people thrive.
About Watling Academy
Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.
For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watlingacademy.net
Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack
About The Alliance Schools Trust
The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.
We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.
How to Apply
Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.
The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
E-mail: [email protected]
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Anderson
Closing date for applications: Monday 22nd June 2026, 9am