Job Title: Behaviour Specialist – Secondary School
Location: [Walsall]
Salary: £90–£120 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
About the Role
Got a knack for calm? We’re looking for a Behaviour Specialist who can bring patience, consistency, and positivity to a busy secondary school.
This role is all about helping students manage their emotions, build confidence, and re-engage with learning. You’ll be working closely with the pastoral team and SENCO to support pupils who need a little extra guidance to get back on track.
If you’re the kind of person who can stay steady when the classroom gets stormy, and you believe in second (and third!) chances — this could be your perfect fit.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Supporting students with behavioural and emotional needs
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Running small group or one-to-one interventions
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Promoting positive relationships and classroom engagement
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Working alongside teachers, parents, and pastoral staff to build consistent strategies
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Helping create a safe, inclusive learning environment where every student feels seen and supported
What We’re Looking For
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Experience supporting young people with behavioural or SEMH needs
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Understanding of trauma-informed practice and de-escalation techniques
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A calm, empathetic approach (and a good sense of humour helps too!)
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A passion for helping students rediscover their confidence and potential
Why Join Protocol Education?
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Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
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FREE access to our online CPD Academy
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Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
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Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
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Thrive training available – boost your skills and appeal to schools
If you’ve got the patience of a saint and the optimism of a good teacher on a Friday afternoon, we want to hear from you.
Apply today or contact your local Protocol Education consultant for a quick chat.
Let’s help students find their calm and confidence again.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
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