Behaviour Specialist KS1

At Protocol Education, we know that supporting a child with significant behavioural needs on a one-to-one basis is skilled, demanding and deeply impactful work. This isn’t just about managing behaviour. It’s about understanding triggers, building trust and creating the conditions where a child can feel safe enough to succeed.

We are currently seeking a confident and experienced Behaviour Specialist to support one pupil with complex needs in a primary setting in BS12. This role calls for calm authority, emotional intelligence and the resilience to stay steady when things feel challenging.

You’ll work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and pastoral team to deliver consistent, personalised support throughout the school day. Your focus will be on implementing behaviour support strategies, using de-escalation techniques, reinforcing positive choices and helping the pupil develop healthier ways to regulate and communicate.

This is a highly individual role where progress won’t always look traditional. It might be a successful transition between lessons. A reduced incident. A moment where frustration is expressed with words instead of actions. Every step forward counts.

You’ll need to be proactive, observant and confident following behaviour plans, while also building a strong, respectful relationship with the pupil. Consistency is key. So is empathy.

We’ll match you carefully to the setting and ensure you feel fully supported by a consultant who understands behaviour support in primary schools and the realities that come with it.

If you’re someone who can stay calm, set clear boundaries and genuinely believes that behaviour can change with the right support, this could be the right next step for you.

Why Choose Protocol Education?

• Flexible working to fit around you
• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
• Local SEN and mainstream placements
• Dedicated consultants with SEN expertise
• Simple, easy to use booking system
• PAYE, plus £50 for referring a friend

Pay: £14.30 to £15 per hour
Location: BS12

A Bit About You:

• Experience supporting children with high needs SEN, aged 4 to 11
• Calm, patient and emotionally attuned
• Confident supporting complex behaviour, communication and regulation needs
• Comfortable working exclusively on a one-to-one basis
• A strong understanding of inclusive practice and personalised SEN strategies

What We Need to Get You Started:

• Passport
• Two proofs of address, such as driving licence, utility bill or council tax letter
• CV covering the last 10 years of work or education, with any gaps explained
• Two years of references, including SEN or childcare where applicable
• Overseas police check if you have lived overseas for three months or more in the last five years

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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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