Behaviour Support Officer – Secondary School – Liverpool

Marchant Recruitment; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Officer for a secondary school in Liverpool. The role focuses on maintaining high behaviour standards, supporting pupils with challenges, and promoting positive conduct throughout lessons and transitions.

The successful candidate will work within a collaborative pastoral team, liaising with staff, families and senior leaders to deliver consistent support and early intervention strategies that enhance pupil engagement and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people in a secondary setting or similar.
• Confident in behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.
• Understanding safeguarding, pastoral support and strategies for helping pupils regulate behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pupil behaviour and support students following incidents.
• Implement agreed behaviour strategies and maintain records of interventions.
• Collaborate with heads of year and teaching staff to identify recurring concerns and develop approaches to improve outcomes.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, attendance, motivation or peer relationships.
• Communicate with parents/carers and contribute to pastoral meetings.

Skills

Behaviour management

Conflict resolution

Pastoral support

Communication with parents

Job description

Behaviour Support Officer – Secondary School – Liverpool

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside Start Date: As soon as possible Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

A supportive secondary school in Liverpool is seeking a resilient and enthusiastic Behaviour Support Officer to join its pastoral team. The school is committed to creating a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe, supported and encouraged to achieve their potential. It recognises that effective behaviour management, strong relationships and early intervention are essential to helping young people succeed.

The successful candidate will work alongside teaching staff, pastoral leaders and the senior leadership team to promote positive behaviour, improve pupil engagement and support students who may experience challenges in the classroom or wider school environment.

The Role

The Behaviour Support Officer will play an important role in maintaining high standards of behaviour and ensuring pupils receive appropriate support to engage successfully with their education. The position will involve working directly with students who display challenging behaviour, helping them understand expectations and encouraging them to make positive choices.

Responsibilities will include monitoring behaviour, supporting pupils following incidents, implementing agreed behaviour strategies and maintaining accurate records of interventions. The successful candidate will work closely with heads of year and teaching staff to identify recurring concerns, recognise patterns and develop appropriate approaches to improve individual pupil outcomes.

The role will also involve supporting pupils who struggle with emotional regulation, attendance, motivation or relationships with their peers. The postholder will help de-escalate difficult situations calmly and professionally, applying consistent boundaries while treating pupils fairly and respectfully.

Communication with parents and carers will form part of the role, alongside contributing to pastoral meetings and supporting reintegration arrangements where appropriate. The Behaviour Support Officer will also help promote positive conduct around the school, including during lesson transitions and unstructured periods.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting children or young people in a secondary school, alternative provision, youth work or a similar setting. Confidence in behaviour management, conflict resolution and building professional relationships is essential.

Applicants should be patient, resilient and approachable, with the ability to remain calm under pressure. An understanding of safeguarding, pastoral support and strategies for helping pupils regulate their behaviour would be advantageous.

What the School Offers

The school offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils' educational experiences and personal development. The successful candidate will join a collaborative pastoral team and receive the opportunity to contribute to behaviour improvement strategies across the school.