Behaviour Support Lead - Kensington and Chelsea

Behaviour Support Lead

£37,437 - £40,344

Kensington and Chelsea

Full time / permanent

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Lead to make a real difference in the lives of young people and join a committed team within a supportive, values-driven academy. Step into a vital role where every day brings the chance to make a lasting impact. Join a passionate team working where the challenge is greatest to support young people with emotional and behavioural needs, helping to shape brighter futures and safer school experiences.

As Behaviour Support Lead you will play a key role in creating a calm, safe, and inclusive environment where all students, particularly those with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs can thrive. Working closely with staff, students and families, you will lead on the development and implementation of effective behaviour support strategies, reduce barriers to learning, and help students feel understood, valued, and supported throughout their educational journey.

Main responsibilities

• Encourage the inclusion of students with emotional and/or behaviour difficulties in an AP setting by using positive behaviour management techniques designed to develop the student's ability to behave appropriately.
• Model support strategies designed to encourage and develop appropriate behaviour in a variety of settings, i.e. with individuals and group/whole class settings.
• Facilitate opportunities for student voice through regular check-ins, restorative conversations, and structured feedback, ensuring students are active participants in the shaping of their support and the school environment.
• Manage other support staff that provide support to pupils in and outside and classroom Lead ‘catch up’ rooms at break and lunch times.
• Lead after school detentions.
• Create a daily rota for support staff to ensure students are supervised at break and lunchtimes.
• Produce ‘Behaviour Support Plans’ for students that frequently exhibit challenging behaviour and require further support.
• Hold responsibility for the supervision of individual or small groups of pupils to provide, advice, motivation and support on behaviour and welfare issues including the use of data.
• Attend relevant meetings and in-service training provided by the school.
• Supervise students around the school.
• Consult with parents regarding student support matters and responding to incidents of challenging behaviour.

Qualifications and Training

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., QTS, HLTA, Youth Work, or equivalent experience in education or behaviour support).
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in behaviour management, safeguarding, or trauma-informed practice.

Experience

• Proven experience working with children and young people with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs or in an alternative provision setting.
• Experience in developing and implementing behaviour support strategies and personalised behaviour plans.
• Experience of working effectively with multi-agency teams (e.g., CAMHS, social services, educational psychologists).
• Experience in leading or mentoring staff in behaviour management approaches.

Knowledge and Understanding

• Strong understanding of behaviour as communication and the impact of trauma, attachment, and ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences).
• Knowledge of restorative practices, positive behaviour support, and deescalation techniques.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection legislation.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with students, staff, and external professionals.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage challenging behaviour effectively.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and support staff in managing behaviour consistently.
• Competent in using data to monitor behaviour trends and inform interventions.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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