Classroom Behaviour Support

Job Description:

Full-Time Role | Long-Term Contract | Immediate Start Available

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced and resilient professional with a proven track record of managing and supporting challenging behaviour directly within the classroom environment?

A dynamic SEMH school in Leicester is seeking a dedicated Classroom Behaviour Support Specialist to join their team. This is a crucial, full-time role focused on managing student conduct and providing immediate intervention to pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs across Key Stages 3 and 4.

You will be embedded within the classroom, working alongside teachers to maintain a focused and positive learning atmosphere. This is a hands-on role dedicated to proactive and reactive behaviour strategies.

• In-Class Intervention: Provide expert, immediate support to students displaying challenging or disruptive behaviour within the classroom setting, aiming to quickly re-engage the learner.

• Behaviour Strategy Implementation: Confidently and calmly implement bespoke behaviour support plans and specialised de-escalation techniques to manage crisis situations before they escalate.

• Collaboration: Work directly with subject teachers to advise on classroom management techniques, differentiate strategies for specific pupils, and ensure consistency across the curriculum.

• Mentor-ship: Act as a key role model and mentor, building trusting relationships with identified pupils to improve their self-regulation and adherence to school conduct policies.

• Data & Reporting: Accurately record and report on behavioural incidents and interventions, contributing to the review of individual support plans.

• Significant, demonstrable experience in managing and supporting children or young people (age 11+) with challenging behaviour and associated SEMH needs.

• Proven ability to work effectively and discreetly within a busy classroom environment, without disrupting the teaching flow.

• Knowledge of evidence-based de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour support strategies.

• Exceptional personal resilience, a calm and authoritative presence, and a non-judgemental approach to pupils with complex barriers to learning.

• Commitment to a full-time, long-term role.

• Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Contract (potential for permanent conversion).

• Start Date: ASAP

• Location: Leicester City

• Salary: Highly competitive pay, reflective of the specialist nature of the role (paid on a support staff scale).

If you are ready to be the anchor for positive behaviour in a Leicester SEMH school classroom, we encourage you to apply.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter detailing your specific experience managing behaviour within a mainstream classroom environment to (url removed) or click apply.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Classroom-based Behavioural Support Specialist job in a Leicester SEMH School. Full-time contract starting Nov 2025. Manage challenging behaviour & SEMH.