Behaviour Support Specialist

Start Date: August 2026Location: LeicesterFull-Time | Term Time + Training Days | Competitive Salary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Specialist to join our team in Leicester from August 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who is passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning, develop positive behaviours, and achieve their full potential.

Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, families, and external agencies, you will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment where every student can succeed.

• Provide targeted behaviour support to students across a range of age groups and needs.
• Develop and implement individual behaviour support plans.
• Build positive relationships with students to encourage engagement and emotional wellbeing.
• Support teachers with behaviour management strategies and classroom interventions.
• Monitor, record, and evaluate student progress and behavioural outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, safeguarding teams, and external professionals.
• Promote restorative approaches and positive behaviour practices throughout the school.

• Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural, emotional, or social needs.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques and safeguarding practices.
• Experience in education, youth work, social care, pastoral support, or a related field.
• A commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and student success.

A supportive and collaborative school environment Ongoing professional development and training opportunities The opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day Access to wellbeing and employee support programmes Clear pathways for career progression within education and pastoral support

This role would suit:

• Behaviour Mentors
• Pastoral Support Workers
• Learning Mentors
• Youth Workers
• Teaching Assistants with behaviour experience
• SEMH Support Practitioners
• Graduates considering a career in education, psychology, or social care

If you are passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive both academically and personally, we would love to hear from you.

Behaviour Support Specialist Leicester Start: August 2026 Full-Time, Term Time Apply now with your CV and a brief supporting statement outlining your experience and suitability for the role.