Behaviour Support Officer

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Officer in Hull. You will support pupils in managing behaviour, collaborate with teachers, and provide targeted interventions. The ideal candidate has experience with vulnerable children and strong communication skills. Competitive pay and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Flexible placements

Access to professional development

Support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with behavioural or SEMH needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in managing challenging behaviour.
• Work one-to-one or in small groups.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement behaviour strategies.

Skills

Supporting children or young people with behavioural needs

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Patient and empathetic approach

Job description

Are you a confident and compassionate individual dedicated to supporting pupils in managing behaviour and achieving their potential?

GSL Education are seeking a proactive Behaviour Support Officer to join a supportive and inclusive school in Hull. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about helping pupils develop positive behaviours, resilience, and engagement in learning.

As a Behaviour Support Officer, you will:

• Support pupils in managing challenging behaviour and developing social and emotional skills.
• Work one-to-one or in small groups to provide targeted interventions and guidance.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff to implement behaviour management strategies.
• Promote a safe, structured, and positive learning environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to inform future support and interventions.

Requirements for the Behaviour Support Officer role:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with behavioural or SEMH needs.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to behaviour management.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team under guidance.
• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• A full CV covering the last 10 years, with explanations for any employment gaps.

What GSL Education offers:

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Flexible day-to-day or long-term placements.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training.
• Continuous support from a dedicated education consultant.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for the role of Behaviour Support Officer, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV. A consultant will be in touch shortly.