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KS2 Behaviour Specialist - Primary School - Oxford
Full-time | Long-term role | Competitive daily rate | Start date: September 2025
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives? Do you have the skills and experience to support Key Stage 2 pupils with behavioural needs? We are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Oxford to recruit a dedicated KS2 Behaviour Specialist to join their team from September 2025.
The Role:
As a KS2 Behaviour Specialist, you will work closely with classroom teachers, SENCOs and support staff to help pupils regulate their behaviour and engage positively with learning. You will provide tailored support to individuals and small groups, using de-escalation strategies, behaviour management techniques, and restorative approaches to help pupils thrive both academically and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver 1:1 and small group support for pupils with behavioural needs in KS2
Work collaboratively with staff to implement behaviour support plans
Promote positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation techniques
Build trusting relationships with pupils and act as a positive role model
Track progress and provide feedback to teaching staff and parents where appropriate
Requirements:
Proven experience supporting children with challenging behaviour, ideally within KS2
A calm, consistent and empathetic approach to behaviour management
Ability to build strong, supportive relationships with pupils and staff
Relevant qualifications or training in behaviour support or SEMH (desirable)
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Why Apply Through Us?
Access to a wide network of schools and education settings in Oxfordshire
Personalised support from experienced education consultants
Opportunities for long-term roles with potential for permanent placement
Competitive rates of pay and prompt weekly payments
If you are a confident and compassionate practitioner with a commitment to inclusion and behaviour support, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for more information about this exciting KS2 Behaviour Specialist role in Oxford.
We are a premier education recruitment agency dedicated to serving primary schools across the UK. We specialize in connecting passionate and qualified educators with schools in need of their expertise. Our mission is to support primary education by ensuring that every classroom is staffed with capable and inspiring teachers who are committed to fostering a nurturing and effective learning environment.
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Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.
