Behaviour Lead

TeacherActive Limited.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an experienced Behaviour Lead for a specialist SEMH provision in Leeds. The role is full-time and long-term, starting ASAP, focusing on pupils with SEMH across KS1 to KS5.

You will support challenging behaviours, develop positive strategies, and collaborate with teachers to create a safe, supportive learning environment. The role offers market leading rates, ongoing CPD via the My-Progression channel, 24/7 consultant support, and a referral scheme worth up to £100.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with SEMH needs.
• Experience implementing positive behaviour management strategies.
• Strong classroom management and de‑escalation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs across KS1 to KS5.
• Implement positive behaviour strategies to promote a safe, structured environment.
• Work with teaching and support staff to manage challenging behaviour.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Education/Behaviour management qualifications

Tools

DBS compliance

Job description

Yorkshire and Humber/ contract / £100 - 130 per day

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Are you confident managing challenging behaviour and creating a positive learning environment?

Do you have the resilience, patience and leadership skills to make a real difference in an SEMH provision?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEMH provision based in Leeds, who are looking to appoint a dedicated Behaviour Lead. The provision supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across Key Stage 1 / KS1 through to Key Stage 5 / KS5, providing a specialist environment focused on supporting pupils' behavioural, emotional and educational development.

The provision is looking to take on an experienced Behaviour Lead on a full-time, long-term basis, starting ASAP. The successful Behaviour Lead will support pupils with challenging behaviour, implement positive behaviour management strategies and work closely with teaching and support staff to promote a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.

The successful Behaviour Lead will have:

• Relevant qualifications in education, behaviour management or a related field are desirable
• Experience working with children and young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
• Experience implementing positive behaviour management strategies and supporting pupils with emotional regulation
• Strong classroom management and de-escalation skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teaching and support staff
• A resilient, patient and adaptable approach with a genuine passion for supporting young people

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.