KS1 1:1 Behaviour specialist - Roundwood Primary School

Buckinghamshire Council; Gawcott; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Behaviour Specialist to provide 1:1 support for a KS1 pupil. The role involves working closely with the class teacher and other staff to create a supportive learning environment for children with additional needs. Candidates should have experience with challenging behaviour and be patient and nurturing. This is a full-time temporary position offering invaluable training and support.

Benefits

Ongoing support and training opportunities

Impact on child’s life and learning journey

Qualifications

• Experience of working with previously looked after children is ideal.
• Ability to work well as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a KS1 pupil, helping them thrive academically and emotionally.
• Work closely with the class teacher to create a supportive learning environment.
• Contribute to the wellbeing of a child with additional needs.

Skills

Experience working with children with challenging behaviour

Patience

Resilience

Ability to build trusting relationships

Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality

Job description

KS1 1:1 Behaviour specialist - Roundwood Primary School

Location: Buckingham

Contract type: Temporary

Hours: Full time

Interview date: Thursday 23rd October

About us

Roundwood Primary School is a warm, nurturing school set across two sites in neighbouring villages in Buckinghamshire. As a small, close-knit community, we pride ourselves on providing a safe and supportive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to thrive. Our dedicated staff work closely together to inspire curiosity, resilience and kindness, ensuring that all pupils feel a strong sense of belonging and are supported to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a KS1 pupil, helping them to thrive both academically and emotionally.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider staff to create a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.
• Contribute to the wellbeing and development of a child with additional needs, including supporting with challenging behaviour and the impact of trauma.

About you

• Has experience of working with children with challenging behaviour and/or who have experienced trauma.
• Ideally has experience of working with previously looked after children.
• Is patient, resilient and nurturing, with the ability to build trusting relationships.
• Can work well as part of a small, supportive team.
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality.

What we offer

• A welcoming, supportive staff team in a small village school.
• The chance to make a genuine impact on a child’s life and learning journey.
• Ongoing support and training opportunities.

Other information

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to arrange a visit to our school and see our nurturing environment in action.

To book a site tour or for further information, please contact the school office on 01280 813066 and ask for Caroline Tattersfield.

Roundwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, pre-employment checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.