Behaviour Specialist - SEND

Location: Bristol

Pay: £110 - £125 per day

Type: Fixed-term contract until May 22nd

Hours: Full time

Start date: February 2nd 2026

Elementa Support Services are working in partnership with a respected secondary academy in Mangotsfield, South Gloucestershire, to recruit a dedicated Behaviour Specialist - SEND on a fixed-term contract until 22nd May 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced support staff with a strong background in managing challenging behaviour to make a positive impact within an educational environment committed to supporting its learners' diverse needs. The role involves supporting learners that are not working in the main classroom setting and need additional support with their education and development.

Our ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience working within a pupil support setting, particularly with students displaying challenging behaviour. You will possess a compassionate, patient approach and be confident in implementing specialist behavioural strategies to support both individual learners and the wider student body.

• Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs within a secondary school environment.
• Applying specialist behavioural techniques to promote positive conduct and engagement.
• Collaborating with teaching staff and wider support teams to develop tailored behaviour support plans.
• Monitoring and documenting progress, reporting any significant issues to the leadership team.

• Experience in supporting students with SEND, particularly challenging behaviour.
• A calm, approachable manner combined with a strong understanding of safeguarding and classroom management.
• Relevant experience working as a Learning Mentor, SEND Mentor, HLTA, or Youth Mentor is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and parents.

At Elementa Support Services, we pride ourselves on our thorough vetting and understanding of both schools' and candidates' needs. We are committed to connecting dedicated professionals with roles where they can truly make a difference.

If you have the experience and passion to support learners with SEND in a dynamic secondary setting, we would love to hear from you. Our team is here to provide professional, friendly, and efficient support at every stage of your application process.

Contract & recruitment information

Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable @£64.20) unless you have a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

• Weekly pay no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.
• Training & Support a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email. All applicants will be promptly responded to.