Behaviour Support Coordinator

Paignton Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Paignton Academy is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Coordinator to oversee the Reflection Area Provision. You will support students referred through the C System, helping them reflect on their behaviour, re-engage with learning, and develop strategies for future success.

The role involves restorative conversations, targeted interventions, and close collaboration with students, staff and families to promote positive behaviour and a calm, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in educational, pastoral or behaviour support settings.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with students, staff and carers.
• Calm, resilient and professional when managing challenging behaviour.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to facilitate restorative conversations.
• Commitment to promoting positive behaviour and helping students overcome barriers to learning.
• Ability to motivate students to make positive choices and reach their potential.
• Well organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Reflection Area Provision and support students referred through the C System.
• Conduct restorative conversations and targeted interventions to promote positive behaviours.
• Work with students, staff and families to foster a calm, inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor and record progress, coordinating with pastoral colleagues as part of the wider team.

Skills

Young people experience

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

Restorative conversations

Behaviour support

Organisation skills

Job description

Are you looking for a role supporting our student?

Paignton Academy are seeking to appoint a dedicated and proactive Behaviour Support Coordinator to oversee our Reflection Area Provision. The successful candidate will support students referred through the C System, helping them reflect on their behaviour, re-engage positively with learning, and develop strategies for future success. The role will also involve conducting restorative conversations and targeted interventions, working closely with students, staff, and families to promote positive behaviour and foster a calm, inclusive learning environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people, ideally within an educational, pastoral, or behaviour support setting.
• Can build positive and professional relationships with students, staff, and parents/carers.
• Is calm, resilient, and able to remain professional when managing challenging behaviour.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to facilitate effective restorative conversations.
• Is committed to promoting positive behaviour and supporting students to overcome barriers to learning.
• Can motivate and encourage students to make positive choices and achieve their full potential.
• Is well organised, able to manage competing priorities, and maintain accurate records.
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a wider pastoral team.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about supporting our students.

Working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm (6 hours and 36 minutes per day with a 24-minute unpaid break)