Job Details BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT OFFICER NJC GRADE 6, points 9-12 - £26,409 - £27,711 (£15,065- £15,808 pro rata) Term Time Only plus INSET Days 24.5 hours per week (unpaid break and lunch) Working hours are: 08.30 – 15.10pm (flexible working hours considered) We are seeking an outstanding individual to fill the post of Behaviour Support Officer starting as soon as possible. The main focus of the post is to provide positive support for some challenging and vulnerable young people attending our school. You will deliver engaging programmes to support the individual needs of students attending Worthing High School. In addition you will supervise and support the needs of students referred to the Internal Exclusion Unit. We can offer you: The chance to work in an oversubscribed, innovative and forward-thinking school Working in a lead DfE behaviour hub school A friendly and supportive environment The opportunity to work with well-motivated students and supportive parents A location on the coast very close to main line railway services and road networks Free well-being and medical support cover The opportunity to be part of the South Downs Education Trust MAT Use of our fitness suite Continuous Professional Development If you feel you have the necessary skills for this position and would like further information, an application form and job description can be downloaded from the links provided on the school website at www.worthinghigh.net/vacancies or from the school by phoning 01903 237864. Further information about the school and details of how to apply can also be obtained from the school website. Completed applications should be sent to Mr A Cook, Head of School at the address below or emailed to vacanciessdetrust.net. Closing date for applications is 03 December 2024 at 9am - an early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received. Interviews will be held 10 December 2024. NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: We prefer to hire people directly but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We will be in touch if we need you. Please note, because of the nature of this job, if you are successful in your application you will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service with barred list check. This will be done by means of applying for a DBS certificate through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions, spent or unspent. We will also conduct a social media check on all shortlisted candidates. Clearance will be obtained before employment commences. South Downs Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Worthing High School & Clapham and Patching C of E Primary school are part of SDET, which is an academy trust and a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales with company number 8276210. The Registered Office is at: South Farm Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN14 7AR. We recognise continuous service from academy/non-academy schools