Job description
Job Title: Behaviour Specialist
Location: Southend
Pay Rate: £90 – £130 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Do you have the resilience, empathy, and skills to positively influence the lives of young people who need behaviour support?
A supportive school in Southend is looking for a dedicated Behaviour Specialist to join their team. This role is ideal for individuals who can build strong relationships, provide consistent guidance, and create strategies that help pupils manage their behaviour and achieve success both in and out of the classroom.
Responsibilities as a Behaviour Specialist:
* Support pupils with behavioural, social, and emotional needs to engage in learning.
* Work 1:1 or in small groups to deliver tailored interventions.
* Implement behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.
* Collaborate with teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals to promote positive outcomes.
* Record and monitor student progress while maintaining safeguarding standards.
Requirements for Behaviour Specialist:
* Previous experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour.
* Strong communication and de-escalation skills.
* Patience, resilience, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
* A proactive and flexible approach to working with diverse needs.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
* An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
* A CV covering the last 10 years of employment history, with any gaps explained.
What GSL Education Offers:
* Competitive daily rates.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To apply for the role of Behaviour Specialist in Southend, please click ‘apply now’ and submit your CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch shortly.