Behaviour Support Officer - Secondary Schools

Principal Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Behaviour Support Officer to support secondary schools across South London. This full-time role focuses on aiding pupils with challenging behaviours, implementing support strategies, and promoting emotional regulation. Ideal candidates will have experience with behaviour management, strong communication skills, and a calm approach. The position offers pay between £130 and £160 daily, with opportunities for long-term engagement and professional development.

Benefits

Ongoing support from dedicated consultants

Opportunity to impact pupil behaviour

Qualifications

• Experience working with challenging behaviour in a school or youth setting.
• A calm, firm, and consistent approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with challenging behaviour on a 1:1 and small-group basis.
• Implement behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Conflict de-escalation

Job description

Behaviour Support Officer

Secondary Schools | South London

Principal Education is recruiting a calm, resilient, and proactive Behaviour Support Officer to support secondary schools across South London. This role is ideal for individuals with strong behaviour management skills who are passionate about supporting pupils to re-engage with learning and make positive choices.

Schools are seeking consistent, authoritative adults who can build trust, set clear boundaries, and support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.

The Role

You will work closely with pupils who require additional behavioural support, both in and out of the classroom. Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Implementing behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Supporting pupils removed from lessons or placed in internal exclusion units
• Promoting positive behaviour, routines, and emotional regulation
• Working closely with teachers, SEND teams, pastoral staff, and SLT
• Monitoring pupil progress and contributing to behaviour plans
• Maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment

These are full-time, long-term roles (Monday-Friday), providing stability and continuity for pupils who need consistent support.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working with challenging behaviour in a school or youth setting
• A calm, firm, and consistent approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and behaviour management strategies
• Ability to de-escalate conflict and manage boundaries effectively
• Right to work in the UK
• A recent Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Based in South London or able to commute reliably

Pay & Benefits

• £130 - £160 per day, depending on experience
• Long-term and potential permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on pupil behaviour and outcomes

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