About this role
BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT WORKER (part time)
Darlinghurst Academy
2.5 days a week, term time only
Scale 7 Point 21 £33,143 - Pro Rata £14,207
Working pattern: Monday, Tuesday and 0.5 Wednesday.
Required September 2026.
About the Academy
Darlinghurst Academy is recognised for its strong relational practice and commitment to ensuring every child feels seen, heard, and valued. As a partner school of When the Adults Change, we prioritise emotionally intelligent approaches that create consistency, safety, and connection across the school.
Our core value of Belonging underpins everything we do. We are strong on boundaries and big on heart - holding high expectations for every child while providing the support they need to meet them. We ensure every child has access to trusted adults, feels safe within our community, and is supported to build positive, lasting relationships.
Our shared expectations - Ready, Respectful, Safe - create a calm, predictable environment where children can thrive, develop positive behaviours for learning and life, and feel confident in their ability to succeed.
About the Role
We are looking for a warm, reflective, and committed Behaviour Support Worker to join our team. This is a rewarding and impactful role at the heart of pupil wellbeing. You will support children to regulate emotions, navigate relationships, and re-engage positively with learning - always holding hope and high expectations for every child. You will recognise that not all learners arrive ready for learning. Through a flexible, nurturing, and consistent approach, you will help children build self-belief, motivation, and resilience, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive. You will work from a dedicated wellbeing space, providing a calm and structured environment for check-ins, emotional support, and restorative conversations, while also being a visible and supportive presence across the academy.
Key Responsibilities
Emotional and Relational Support
Provide 1:1 and small-group support for children needing help with emotional regulation, friendships, confidence, or behaviourFacilitate restorative conversations to support reflection, repair, and positive next stepsDeliver wellbeing and self-regulation sessions within the dedicated support spacePromote a strong sense of belonging by helping children build trusted relationships with adultsSupport children to develop the behaviours, confidence, and resilience needed for learning and lifeBehaviour and Social Times
Maintain a visible, calm presence during breaktimes and lunchtimesSupport safe, inclusive play and respond to incidents using relational and restorative approachesModel and embed the school's expectations of Ready, Respectful, SafeLead and support Midday Assistants to ensure consistency in approachWorking with Adults
Model strong relational practice and emotionally intelligent responsesSupport and coach colleagues to develop consistent approaches to behaviourHold high expectations of adults in a respectful, relational way, promoting accountability and growthCommunication and Advocacy
Work closely with staff, families, and leaders to ensure clear and consistent communicationBuild positive relationships with families, offering empathy, support, and guidanceAdvocate for all children - particularly the most vulnerable - ensuring their needs are understood and metRecording and Monitoring
Maintain accurate records of incidents, interventions, and patternsMonitor provision and contribute to identifying trends and improving practice across the academyFlexible Support Across the Academy
Work across year groups to meet both universal and targeted needsProvide structured and consistent support for identified pupils What We're Looking For
A child-centred practitioner who is strong on boundaries and big on heartCommitment to holding hope and high expectations for every childStrong understanding of relational and restorative approachesExperience supporting children with social, emotional, or behavioural needs (school experience desirable)An understanding of modern childhood development (e.g. impact of screen use, anxiety, and the "DOSE" effect)Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleaguesConfidence in modelling good practice and supporting adults to improveAbility to hold others to account in a calm, relational, and constructive wayStrong communication and organisational skillsEmotional intelligence, resilience, and reflective practiceWhat We Offer
A supportive, relational staff culture where wellbeing is prioritisedA clear and consistent behaviour framework rooted in When the Adults Change principlesA dedicated wellbeing and restorative spaceHigh-quality professional development and opportunities for growthA meaningful role where you can make a lasting difference to children's livesApply by: 17th April 2026
Interviews: W/C 20th April 2026
Required: 1st June 2026, or as soon as possible