Specialist Support Staff
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 January 2026 |
| Location: | Devon & Torbay |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Everest Recruitment and Services ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Support |
Summary
Job Overview:
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:
Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with behavioural or emotional needs
Deliver intervention programmes to improve behaviour, attendance, and engagement
Support pupils’ social, emotional, and personal development, including SEN pupils
Promote positive behaviour and a safe, inclusive learning environment
Monitor progress and maintain accurate records
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
Uphold safeguarding policies and school procedures
Required Skills & Qualifications:
GCSEs (or equivalent); relevant training or experience preferred
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
Empathy, patience, and resilience
Experience working with children or young people
Safeguarding awareness and willingness to complete training
Enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK
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:
Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with behavioural or emotional needs
Deliver intervention programmes to improve behaviour, attendance, and engagement
Support pupils’ social, emotional, and personal development, including SEN pupils
Promote positive behaviour and a safe, inclusive learning environment
Monitor progress and maintain accurate records
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
Uphold safeguarding policies and school procedures
Required Skills & Qualifications:
GCSEs (or equivalent); relevant training or experience preferred
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
Empathy, patience, and resilience
Experience working with children or young people
Safeguarding awareness and willingness to complete training
Enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK
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