Behaviour Specialist

Overview

Behaviour Specialist –

Location:

Maidstone

Start date:

ASAP
• Pay: £90 - £120 per day
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Contract:

Full time

GSL Education are currently seeking a resilient and experienced Behaviour Specialist to work within an inclusion unit at a secondary school in the Maidstone borough. This is a demanding but highly impactful role, suited to individuals with proven experience supporting students with significant behavioural challenges. This role involves working with pupils who have been removed from mainstream classrooms due to ongoing behavioural needs, requiring firm boundaries, emotional consistency, and a calm, structured approach.

• Supporting students with complex behavioural needs
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour
• Working closely with inclusion and pastoral teams
• Providing consistent routines and boundaries
• Acting as a positive role model within the school

• Previous experience supporting children with challenging behaviour
• Strong behaviour management and emotional resilience
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Clear safeguarding and child protection knowledge; successful applicants must satisfy background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or completing an application for a new check

This Behaviour Specialist role will begin immediately, with the intention of moving into a long-term placement. Consistency and commitment are key, as the school is looking for someone who can provide stability and continuity for the students.

If you are an experienced Behaviour Specialist looking for a long-term opportunity within the Maidstone borough, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply today to discuss this Behaviour Specialist role in more detail.