Job Title: Behaviour Support Officer

Location: Taunton

Salary: £92.00 - £120 per day

Job Type: Full-time – Term Time Only

Hours: 35.5 hours per week (8:30am – 4:05pm, Monday to Friday)

Are you passionate about supporting young people to make positive behaviour choices and succeed in school? We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Officer to join a dynamic secondary school, working closely with students to support behaviour, wellbeing, and engagement.

About the Role

This is a rewarding and varied role where you will play a key part in supporting students’ behaviour and personal development. You will oversee the internal referral room, support students in reflecting on their behaviour, and provide targeted mentoring to help them overcome barriers to learning. Working closely with the pastoral team, you will help implement behaviour strategies, analyse behaviour data, and support interventions that promote positive outcomes for students.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the internal referral room, ensuring a calm and productive environment
• Provide 1:1 mentoring and support for students with SEMH needs
• Develop and implement pastoral support plans
• Analyse behaviour data to identify trends and support targeted interventions
• Support reflection processes, helping students understand and improve their behaviour
• Supervise after-school detentions
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and parents/carers
• Maintain accurate records of behaviour incidents, interventions, and student progress
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and respectful school culture at all times

Who We’re Looking For

• A calm, patient, and resilient individual with strong interpersonal skills
• Experience working with secondary-aged students, particularly those with challenging behaviour
• Ability to build positive relationships and act as a role model for young people
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and student wellbeing

Why Apply

• Make a Real Impact – Support students in developing positive behaviour and life skills
• Supportive Team Environment – Work within an experienced and collaborative pastoral team
• Professional Development – Access to training in behaviour, safeguarding, and pastoral care
• Term-Time Only Role – Enjoy a strong work-life balance

If you are a proactive and compassionate individual who is committed to helping students succeed, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a dedicated secondary school team as a Behaviour Support Officer.

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If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sancha Clark on 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Sancha Clark

Telephone: 0117 472 2400 l Ext: 2016