1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing primary school in Northampton is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant to provide essential support to a pupil with behavioural needs. This rewarding role involves working closely with the child, implementing strategies to encourage positive engagement in learning and emotional regulation.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with behavioural or emotional needs is essential.
• Calm, resilient, and empathetic approach to managing challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 behavioural and emotional support to a specific pupil.
• Assist in implementing behaviour intervention plans and strategies.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social development.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal Skills

De-escalation Skills

Job description

Are you calm under pressure, patient, and passionate about supporting children with behavioural needs? We're looking for a dedicated and empathetic 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant to join a nurturing primary school in Northampton, providing essential support to help a child thrive both academically and emotionally.

Position: 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Northampton
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role:

In this rewarding role, you'll work closely with one pupil on a 1:1 basis, offering consistent support to manage behaviour, build trust, and encourage positive engagement in learning. You’ll work alongside teachers and the SEN team to implement behaviour strategies and create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 behavioural and emotional support to a specific pupil
• Assist in implementing behaviour intervention plans and strategies
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social development
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Build strong, trusting relationships with the child and their family

About You:

• Experience working with children with behavioural or emotional needs (essential)
• Calm, resilient, and empathetic approach to managing challenging behaviour
• Strong interpersonal and de-escalation skills
• Ability to remain consistent, patient, and positive in your approach
• Relevant training (e.g., Team Teach, MAPA) is an advantage but not required

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

If you're passionate about supporting children to overcome barriers and reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you!

Make a real difference – become a trusted mentor and role model as a 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant in Northampton!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.