Secondary Behaviour Support

TN United Kingdom; Havant; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support professional to join a secondary school in Havant. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, resilient, and passionate about supporting young people as they navigate behavioural challenges. You will work closely with educators and professionals to foster a safe and inclusive environment, providing tailored support to enhance students' emotional and social development. If you are ready to inspire and uplift students, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Ongoing Training and Development

Supportive School Environment

Opportunity for Career Growth

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role or transferable skills from youth work or social work.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and build trusting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioural needs and help them engage positively.
• Work closely with teaching staff to implement tailored support strategies.
• Assist with crisis intervention and daily behaviour monitoring.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Crisis Intervention

Behaviour Management

Emotional Resilience

Education

Experience in Youth Work

Experience in Social Work

DBS Certificate

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Full – Time Secondary Behaviour Support – Havant, Hampshire

Do you have the resilience and passion to support young people as they overcome behavioural challenges and reach their full potential?

If so, GSL Education are on the lookout for a compassionate Behaviour Support to join a secondary school in Havant. This full-time, term-time-only role (Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm) offers a rewarding opportunity with a competitive pay between £21,500 – £24,500 per annum to support students in managing behaviour and achieving personal and academic growth. The successful candidate will begin immediately, with the potential to make a lasting impact on young lives.

Responsibilities:

• Support students with behavioural needs, helping them engage positively with their learning.
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and other professionals to implement tailored support strategies.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all students.
• Assist with crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and daily behaviour monitoring.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support to promote emotional resilience and social development.

Requirements:

• Experience working in a similar role or transferable skills from youth work, social work, or pastoral care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and build trusting relationships with students.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people with diverse needs.
• Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
• Competitive pay between £21,500 – £24,500 per annum (depending on experience).
• Supportive school environment with ongoing training and development.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and nurturing school environment.

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Secondary Behaviour Support’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Havant!

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.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Secondary Behaviour Support’ in a secondary schoolrole, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

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