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Behavioural Support Worker – Term Time Only

Harlington Upper School · Dunstable · Central Bedfordshire

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Behavioural Support Worker, to support the behavioural needs of our students, as well as ensuring they adhere to boundaries and expectations. The successful candidate will work alongside the Head of Years to provide behavioural support for the students, whilst working collegiately to support with the administration of pastoral systems.

We are a successful forward thinking upper school based in a beautiful rural setting in the heart of central Bedfordshire with excellent transport links. We are very lucky to occupy a large site, with lots of green, outside space for our students and staff to enjoy.

We offer staff the opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive community with talented, caring and dedicated colleagues. We have implemented a 1pm Friday school finish time to support staff and student well-being. Please see our Staff Wellbeing Charter for our wider approach to staff well-being.

What makes Harlington Upper School special is the real sense of community that you can see and sense as you walk around the school. Each individual child is important to us, and our expectation is that all our students will develop and grow as young people as they make their journey as part of our community. The quality of teaching is strong, and our staff are talented, caring and dedicated, and we are very proud of our staff and students. Prospective candidates are welcome to contact us for a tour of the school.

We can offer:

 Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.

 A team of talented and highly committed staff.

 A supportive working environment with excellent facilities.

 Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

 A unique rural location in Central Bedfordshire.

 Local Government Pension Scheme

We reserve the right to interview early should a suitable candidate apply.

No agencies please

Benefits

NJC Level 3D (Points 7 to 11) £26,403 - £28,142 per annum pro-rata Actual salary for term time only (plus 5 training days), 35.5 hours per week: £21,668 - £23,095 per annum Subject to pay award

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About this school

Harlington Upper School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 13–18

Good
Pupils
1,198
Avg teacher salary
£52,540
Pupil:teacher ratio
17.1:1
Academy trust
THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 6NX

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Salary
NJC Level 3D (Points 7 to 11) £26,403 - £28,142 per annum pro-rata Actual salary for term time only (plus 5 training days), 35.5 hours per week: £21,668 - £23,095 per annum Subject to pay award
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
8 September 2026
Closing date
21 September 2026

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