Behaviour Support Specialist

Aspiring Behaviour Support Specialist

Full Time | Primary School | Rochester, Kent

Start Date: January 2027

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children? Do you have a genuine interest in supporting children's emotional wellbeing, behaviour and development? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a supportive primary school environment?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Aspiring Behaviour Support Specialist to join our friendly and dedicated team at our primary school in Rochester, Kent, from January 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning, develop positive relationships and reach their full potential.

About the Role

Working closely with teachers, support staff and the wider pastoral team, you will play an important role in supporting pupils who may experience social, emotional and behavioural challenges.

You will help create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every child feels valued, understood and supported.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing individual and small-group support for pupils who need additional help with behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with children and acting as a consistent, positive role model.
• Supporting pupils to develop emotional resilience, self-regulation and positive social skills.
• Helping to identify triggers and understand the underlying reasons behind behaviours.
• Implementing agreed behaviour support strategies and individual support plans.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, parents, carers and external professionals.
• Promoting positive behaviour, inclusion and a sense of belonging across the school.
• Supporting pupils to engage positively with their learning and achieve their potential.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with children and making a difference.
• Is patient, empathetic, resilient and understanding.
• Has a positive and proactive approach to behaviour support.
• Can build strong relationships with children who may find school challenging.
• Can remain calm, positive and consistent in challenging situations.

Previous experience working with children, particularly those with social, emotional and behavioural needs, would be advantageous. However, we are equally interested in hearing from individuals with the right attitude, values and willingness to learn.

Interested?

If you are passionate about helping children thrive, believe in the importance of understanding behaviour and want to take the next step towards a career in behaviour support, we would love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.