KS1 Behaviour Specialist – 1:1 SEND Support

Protocol Education Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD opportunities

Free Thrive training

£50 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Specialist SEN Support Assistant for a November 2026 start at a welcoming primary school in the BS5 area. The role is a highly rewarding 1:1 position supporting a pupil with significant behavioural, emotional, and additional learning needs, helping them feel safe and engaged in school life.

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and pastoral team to implement personalised strategies, monitor progress, and build positive

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with high-needs SEND and behavioural challenges.
• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient.
• Strong emphasis on consistency, routine and relationship-based support.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with complex behavioural and needs.
• Implement personalised behaviour support plans and intervention strategies.
• Use effective de-escalation techniques and emotional regulation approaches.
• Support the pupil to access learning and engage positively with classroom activities.
• Build a consistent, trusting, and nurturing relationship.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and pastoral team.
• Monitor progress and share observations with school staff and professionals.
• Promote independence, resilience, and positive coping strategies.

Skills

Patience

Calm demeanor

Emotional resilience

Consistency

Relationship-based support

Job description

Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated Behaviour Specialist SEN Support Assistant for a November 2026 start at a welcoming primary school in the BS5 area. The role is a highly rewarding 1:1 position supporting a pupil with significant behavioural, emotional, and additional learning needs, helping them feel safe and engaged in school life.

You will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and pastoral team to implement personalised strategies, monitor progress, and build positive