Behaviour Support Assistant (St Catherine's College)

Job Description

Hours of work: 37 Hours
Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only etc.
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 12pm Friday 6 February 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

St Catherines College
Priory Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN23 7EJ

Phone: 01323 465469
Email: swindsor@stcatherines.college
Website: www.stcatherines.college

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Behaviour Support Assistant
37 hours per week to be worked Monday to Friday, school term time plus one week.
Actual salary: £26,655
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Behaviour Support Assistant to join our team at St Catherine's College. As a behaviour support assistant, you will play a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment by providing tailored support to students with behavioural challenges.
This post holder will work closely with the Behaviour Support Manager, teachers, pastoral staff, and senior leaders to promote positive behaviour and support students who display social, emotional, or behavioural challenges. The role focuses on helping students engage positively with learning, develop self-regulation skills, and achieve their full potential within a safe and supportive environment.
If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and have a strong background in behaviour management and support we encourage you to apply.
We know it is a competitive market and are proud of what we can offer you:
Local Government Pension Scheme
Subsidised membership to Benenden Private Medical Healthcare
Excellent career development opportunities
A fabulous staff room with complimentary tea and coffee
Free flu vaccine
A café that serves at breakfast, break and lunch using freshly sourced ingredients
Highly visible supportive senior leaders
A friendly, supportive, caring, and sociable staff team
Free Parking
Key Responsibilities
Student Support
Behaviour Management and Interventions
Communication and Team Collaboration
Person Specification:
Good basic education
Strong knowledge of behaviour mangement techniques, counselling theories, and intervention strategies
Certification in behaviour management or counselling is desirable but not essential
Previous experience working with students with behavioural challenges in an educational setting
Successful experience of working with secondary school children

Completed application forms and letters of application should be sent directly to the college addressed to swindsor@stcatherines.college
The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Friday 6 February 2026
St Catherine's College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Prohibition and overseas checks will also be completed if necessary.
For more information about this position, to organise a tour of the College or to have a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Sandie Windsor, Head of Personnel, on 01323 465469.

About Us

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

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