SEMH Behaviour Lead: Inspire Calm Classrooms

TeacherActive Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Referral scheme up to £100

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an experienced Behaviour Lead for a specialist SEMH provision in Leeds. The role is full-time and long-term, starting ASAP, to support pupils across KS1 to KS5 with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.

The successful candidate will implement positive behaviour strategies, maintain a safe classroom, and collaborate with teaching and support staff to promote emotional regulation and academic progress.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in education, behaviour management or a related field are desirable.
• Experience working with children and young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Experience implementing positive behaviour management strategies and supporting pupils with emotional regulation.
• Strong classroom management and de-escalation skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teaching and support staff.
• A resilient, patient and adaptable approach with a genuine passion for supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with challenging behaviour in an SEMH setting.
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies to promote a safe learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to maintain structure and high expectations.
• Model calm, consistent approaches to de-escalation and conflict resolution.
• Contribute to a collaborative team with regular CPD and reflections.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

De-escalation

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Resilience

Education

Qualifications in education or related field

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting an experienced Behaviour Lead for a specialist SEMH provision in Leeds. The role is full-time and long-term, starting ASAP, to support pupils across KS1 to KS5 with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.

The successful candidate will implement positive behaviour strategies, maintain a safe classroom, and collaborate with teaching and support staff to promote emotional regulation and academic progress.