Behaviour Support Officer in Birmingham based School

TeacherActive Ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£200 referral bonus

CPD Courses

24/7 consultant support

Market leading rates of pay

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting a Behaviour Support Officer for a Birmingham-based SEMH primary school in Lichfield. The role involves 1:1 and small group mentoring, supporting learning and behaviour, and creating individual support plans to help pupils regulate emotions and engage in education.

Ideal candidates have SEMH experience and can work with families and external agencies. The post is full-time, contract-based, with 24/7 support and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs.
• Experience providing behaviour support in an education or similar setting.
• Ability to deliver 1:1 and small group interventions and mentoring.
• Knowledge of positive behaviour and self-regulation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group mentoring to pupils.
• Support learning and behaviour in and outside the classroom.
• Develop individual behaviour support plans.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, families and external agencies to improve pupil outcomes.

Skills

SEMH support

1:1 mentoring

Behaviour management

Building relationships

Record keeping

Job description

Behaviour Support Officer in Birmingham based School

Are you experienced in supporting primary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Can you build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and help them develop effective self-regulation strategies?

Do you have the resilience and confidence to support behaviour while helping pupils engage and succeed in their learning?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEMH primary school in Lichfield that is focused on creating a supportive and structured environment for pupils with additional needs. The school takes a consistent approach to behaviour and recognises the importance of helping pupils regulate their emotions before successfully engaging with education.

The school is looking to appoint a Behaviour Support Officer on a full-time, long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful Behaviour Support Officer will provide 1:1 and small group mentoring, support learning and behaviour in and outside the classroom, develop individual behaviour support plans and work alongside senior leaders, staff, families and external agencies to improve outcomes for pupils.

The successful Behaviour Support Officer will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH needs
• Experience providing behaviour support within an education or similar setting
• Confidence delivering 1:1 and small group interventions and mentoring
• Strong knowledge of positive behaviour and self-regulation strategies
• The ability to monitor, record and contribute to the analysis of behaviour
• A positive, resilient and consistent approach to building relationships with pupils

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 £200 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.

EMAIL: [e-mail]

CONTACT NUMBER: 0121 200 3224

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £100 to £130 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: B29

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 7 Oct 2026

Closing date: 6 Nov 2026