Behaviour Support Officer

We are seeking a committed and resilient Behaviour Support Officer to play a key role in promoting positive behaviour and supporting students whose conduct is a barrier to learning. Working closely with the wider pastoral team, you will help implement the school’s Behaviour Policy, provide on-call support across the school day, and work directly with students to improve engagement, self-regulation and outcomes.

This is a varied, people-focused role involving de-escalation, supervision, data monitoring, parental engagement and targeted interventions. You will build strong relationships with students and families, support staff with behaviour management, and contribute to a safe, calm and orderly learning environment where all pupils can thrive.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children or young people, strong communication and organisational skills, and the emotional resilience to manage challenging behaviour positively and consistently. In return, we offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives.

What we can offer:

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team

• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development

• Local Government Pension scheme

• Occupational Health

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free on site Parking

Job Details

Hours of Work: 37 Hours per Week, Term Time Only

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: Vice Principal

Travel Required: No

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

Heartwood Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.