Behaviour Specialist (Primary)

Behaviour Specialist

Location: Gorton, ManchesterPosition: Behaviour Specialist (Primary School)Contract Type: full-time or part-time availableSalary: £90-£105

About Us:Educate GM’s partner school in Gorton, Manchester are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. They are a vibrant Primary Cchool dedicated to fostering positive relationships, emotional well-being, and academic success. They are seeking a compassionate and skilled Behaviour Specialist to join their dedicated team in supporting students' social and emotional development.

Role Overview:As a Behaviour Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in promoting positive behaviour across the school. You will work closely with staff, parents, and pupils to implement strategies that foster an environment conducive to learning, personal growth, and emotional resilience. Your role will include supporting pupils with specific behavioural challenges, providing guidance to teaching staff, and ensuring the school’s behaviour policies are upheld effectively. The role is a contracted role until July 2025 with the potential to become permanent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and support students with behavioural and emotional needs, creating tailored interventions and strategies.
• Work with teachers, teaching assistants, and parents to implement effective behaviour management strategies.
• Monitor and track students' progress, adjusting interventions as necessary.
• Offer one-to-one or small group support to students requiring additional assistance.
• Help to maintain a calm and positive learning environment across the school.
• Provide support during challenging situations, promoting conflict resolution and restorative practices.
• Work closely with external agencies, such as educational psychologists, to provide comprehensive support to students.
• Contribute to the development of school-wide initiatives to promote a positive and inclusive school culture.

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• A relevant qualification in Special Educational Needs, Psychology, or Behavioural Science (e.g., degree or equivalent training).
• Proven experience working with children in a school or similar setting, particularly in behaviour management and emotional support.
• Excellent understanding of child development, social and emotional learning, and the factors affecting behaviour.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents.
• Knowledge of relevant strategies and interventions for managing challenging behaviour.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive, proactive approach to behaviour support.

Desirable Attributes:

• Team Teach or equivalent

How to Apply: Please submit your CV today!

We look forward to receiving your application!

About Educate GM:

• Educate GM recruits top education talent and in return offers top rates of pay. Covering the whole of Greater Manchester, working with both Primary, Secondary & Specialist schools, we resource outstanding teaching and support staff for schools within the community. ?We aim to provide an honest, engaging and quality-driven service to schools, which ensures the highest standards are maintained whilst also delivering bespoke support.
• Our team is made up of experienced and highly regarded education consultants and senior leaders, who all have a wealth of experience within the education recruitment sector. ?The foundations of our success are the strong relationships that we have with our schools and school support workforce. All our school support staff are very much a part of our education community and an integral part of the Educate GM team. We look forward to working with you!