Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner at The Grange School

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and proactive Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner to join our passionate and supportive team at The Grange School, working 37hrs per week.

This permanent, term-time role is vital to maintaining our school’s calm, purposeful and respectful learning environment. You won’t be working in isolation, you’ll be part of a committed team that shares a belief in the power of positive relationships, high expectations and restorative practice to support student growth.

At TGS, behaviour is good and our culture is built on mutual respect and high standards. We are looking for someone who genuinely wants to work with young people — someone who can help them reflect on their choices, take responsibility for their actions and re-engage positively with their learning.

Reporting to the Behaviour Intervention and Inclusion Manager, you will play a role in supporting the Learn and Behave room, working closely with staff and students to promote inclusivity, personal development and a strong sense of belonging.

If you are passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives and thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented school setting, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Support the day-to-day running of the Learn and Behave room, ensuring it is a focused and effective learning space
• Assist with the ‘on-call’ and centralised detention systems, including supervision and communication
• Monitor and respond to student behaviour incidents, including truancy and safeguarding concerns
• Track and analyse behaviour data to inform strategic decisions and reduce suspensions
• Promote consistent behaviour management practices across the school
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to work in a forward-thinking and exciting organisation with wonderful young people and exceptional colleagues
• Automatic membership of the Dorset Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services and retail/DIY stores
• Access to national discounts on a wide variety of huge brands
• A welcoming staff room with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the day
• Free on-site parking
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have a minimum of 5 A*-C GCSE qualifications (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Have the ability to multitask, prioritise and manage time effectively
• Are friendly and approachable with a professional attitude
• Are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact [email protected]

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: [email protected]  

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:  www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date for applications is Thursday 16 July 2026 at 8am with interviews to be held the following week. However, we welcome early applications and reserve the right to interview ahead of the closing date.

The Grange School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.

The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

The Grange School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.