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Main Purpose of the Role

The Behaviour Support role plays a key part in managing and supporting challenging pupil behaviour across the school. The post holder will have strategic oversight of behaviour-for-learning practices, contribute to the development of a positive whole-school culture, and provide targeted interventions for pupils with additional behavioural, social, and emotional needs.

This role also involves supporting staff with behaviour management strategies, monitoring behaviour standards, overseeing off-site provision where appropriate, and organising pupil timetables and transport to meet individual needs.

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Key Responsibilities

Support for Pupils

• Support pupils in managing behaviour and achieving agreed social and behavioural targets, both in and out of the classroom.

• Work with individuals who require support outside the classroom or social group and facilitate successful reintegration once self-regulation is achieved.

• Develop, implement, and review personalised behaviour and support plans.

• Complete regular action plans and progress reviews with learners.

• Provide pastoral support to promote wellbeing, confidence, and self-esteem.

• Maintain strong attendance at one-to-one sessions and liaise with staff regarding attendance concerns.

• Support pupils with progression pathways, including preparation for college or employment.

• Act as a positive role model through professional conduct and presentation.

Support for Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Keyworkers

• Support classroom behaviour management to maximise learning and teaching time.

• Assist in establishing and maintaining a purposeful learning environment with high behavioural expectations.

• Set clear social and behavioural targets for pupils under the direction of teaching staff and the SENDCo.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of pastoral and behavioural policies.

• Monitor and evaluate pupil progress and use outcomes to inform improvement.

Support for the Curriculum

• Deliver structured learning and intervention programmes, adapting activities to meet pupil needs.

• Support literacy, numeracy, and other agreed learning strategies.

• Supplement the behaviour curriculum with support in class and individual/small group interventions promoting valued behaviours

• Prepare and maintain learning resources and equipment.

Support for the School

• Ensure consistent implementation of behaviour management strategies in line with school policy.

• Build positive relationships with parents, carers, commissioning bodies, and partner agencies.

• Share good practice across the school community.

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Broader Responsibilities

• Play an active role in the wider school community.

• Take ownership of projects that support whole-school improvement.

• Maintain regular communication with parents and carers.

• Support safeguarding procedures and promote the school’s vision and ethos.

• Adhere to health and safety requirements and complete risk assessments as required.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection legislation.

• Undertake other duties appropriate to the level of the post.

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss the role informally with their line manager prior to applying.