Specialist Support Staff
Location
Devon and Torbay
Salary
£15.00/hourly
Job Type
Temporary
Posted Date
Dec 23, 2025
We are seeking dedicated Specialist Support Staff as agency staffing to provide targeted pastoral, behavioural, and intervention support within UK schools. The role focuses on supporting pupils’ wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement to help them achieve positive educational outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with behavioural or emotional needs
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Deliver intervention programmes to improve behaviour, attendance, and engagement
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Support pupils’ social, emotional, and personal development, including SEN pupils
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Promote positive behaviour and a safe, inclusive learning environment
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Monitor progress and maintain accurate records
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Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
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Uphold safeguarding policies and school procedures.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
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GCSEs (or equivalent); relevant training or experience preferred
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Strong behaviour management and communication skills
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Empathy, patience, and resilience
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Experience working with children or young people
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Safeguarding awareness and willingness to complete training
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Enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK.