Behaviour Support Specialist – Toxteth (L8)
Join a welcoming and professional educational team as a Behaviour Support Specialist in Toxteth.
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives? Do you have the skills to guide, support and inspire students to make better behavioural choices? A local school in Toxteth is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Behaviour Support Specialist to join their team on a long-term basis.
About the School
The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment where every pupil can succeed. Alongside academic achievement, there is a strong focus on emotional and behavioural development. Pupils benefit from a dynamic and inclusive setting that encourages them to flourish and become responsible members of the community.
Role Overview
As a Behaviour Support Specialist, you will play a key role in fostering a positive and productive learning environment. Your contribution will help ensure the school remains a safe, respectful space where all pupils feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement behaviour management strategies tailored to individual needs
- Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and support staff to develop effective behaviour plans
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils requiring additional guidance
- Monitor and assess behavioural progress against agreed targets
- Deliver workshops on topics such as emotional regulation and conflict resolution
- Act as a positive role model, demonstrating appropriate behaviour and communication at all times
Requirements
- Experience in behaviour support, counselling or a related field (desirable)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathy, patience and the ability to engage with pupils from diverse backgrounds
- A proactive and calm approach to problem-solving
- Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and interventions
- A genuine commitment to the well-being and development of pupils
Why Join This School?
- Make a meaningful impact on pupils’ personal growth and development
- Work alongside a dedicated and supportive team of professionals
- Access ongoing professional development opportunities
- Be part of a forward-thinking school that values diversity, inclusion and innovation
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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