Behaviour Support Assistant
The Knights Templar School
Baldock
- £30,515 - £33,119 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- Pro rata £10,207 - £16,616 dependant on number of days worked, term time only
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- October 2026
- Apply by:
- 21 September 2026
Job overview
We are seeking a skilled and capable individual with the expertise to join our successful pastoral support and guidance team for two to three days a week, term time only. We are looking for someone who can provide assistance in a range of areas including our alternative provision spaces and supporting with behaviour management across the school. You will work with a range of young people with varying needs to improve their standards of conduct and behaviour and work with the team to maintain the calm and purposeful learning environment across the school.
The ideal candidate will have a track record of working with young people with complex behaviour, learning or pastoral needs and will have the ability to support students to deescalate, regulate and reflect upon their behaviour.
A knowledge of the Hertfordshire Steps programme is desirable but not essential. Making use of evidence-informed practices, this individual will be an important part of our Pastoral and Inclusion strategy to support students with managing personal challenges, addressing and overcoming barriers to learning.
The Knights Templar School is a high-achieving comprehensive 11-18 school at the heart of its local community. Ensuring a high-quality education for all of our students on a daily basis is our core priority. This is underpinned by a culture in which strong relationships, effective pastoral care and personal development opportunities are of paramount importance.
We are committed to offering enriching learning experiences and we strive for educational excellence. We have very high expectations and aim to provide a nurturing, friendly and supportive environment in which everyone can thrive and achieve. Staff well-being is a priority, not an afterthought. We know that to take care of our students we must first take care of each other.
We will offer you:
An excellent range of CPD opportunities for staff.
A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to raise student achievement even further
Stability among teaching and support staff which brings both experience and commitment to our school community
Supportive trustees and a senior leadership team that encourages a large degree of autonomy for middle leaders
Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment
A community school in the historic market town of Baldock, 33 miles north of London, within 30-40 minutes of both Cambridge and London by road or train.
Sporting and musical facilities for staff
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounted Sports Centre Membership
Cycle to work scheme
In April 2023, Ofsted graded the school as ‘good’ and commented that ‘Staff have high expectations of students’ behaviour and manage behaviour well. As a result, the school is a calm and orderly environment. Students say that the school values of ‘courage and courtesy’ are a part of their everyday school life.’
The Knights Templar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: 9am, Monday, 21 September 2026. Early interviews may be offered.
Attached documents
About The Knights Templar School
“The Academy motto “Courage and Courtesy” is evident in the excellent relationships between all students and with adults.” (Ofsted)
The Knights Templar School is a very successful school, sitting at the heart of the community in Baldock, Hertfordshire. Students’ results are good and improving and behaviour is excellent. The school is highly regarded locally, being regularly oversubscribed. We receive in the region of 600 applications for 210 Year 7 places each year.
In line with our school motto, we recognise the importance of developing and providing all our students with the courage, confidence and communication skills they require to flourish and succeed, but also to promote traditional values of courtesy, respect and good discipline.
Students of all abilities achieve well and make good progress. Young people have an excellent attitude to learning. They enjoy school and want to succeed. Examination results at GCSE and A level are consistently good. Attainment and Achievement are strong. In 2022, 70% of students achieved English and Maths at grade 4 or above and 52% achieved English and Maths at grade 5 or above. 2022 results will continue our pattern of whole school positive progress 8. The School has a large and strong Sixth form, most progress on to University degree courses, including places at Oxford or Cambridge.
Knights Templar offers a very broad range of opportunity beyond the classroom and part of its attraction and indeed success, is due to the extensive enrichment programme, including a Duke of Edinburgh programme that is recognised as one of the strongest in the South East of England. Student leadership opportunities ensure that the students take responsibility for their own learning environment and for maintaining high standards.
We provide a disciplined, caring, fair and moral environment in which individuality is encouraged and equality of opportunity promoted, in order to allow students to develop personally and socially. There is a mutual respect and good relationships between students and also between staff and students, with the students being given responsibility and feeling valued, whilst knowing that support and advice will always be available when needed. We have, and are recognised for, an excellent Pastoral system which supports and encourages the students’ development.
Our primary focus is to improve standards by constantly improving the quality of Teaching and Learning. We are fully committed to preparing our young people to be thoughtful, capable, responsible citizens of the future. This is a great school, staffed with passionate, inspirational teachers, and is a special place for children to learn and grow.
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.