1:1 Behaviour Support Practitioner

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD opportunities

Safeguarding training

Flexible hours

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. are recruiting a 1:1 Behaviour Support Practitioner to support pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 in Newcastle and Gateshead.

This long-term supply role offers both full-time and part-time hours and a competitive daily rate dependent on experience. The position is with secondary schools and aims to help students engage with learning, using targeted behaviour strategies and close collaboration with teaching and SEN teams.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Level 2+ qualification in Education / Health Care.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Resilient, calm, and adaptable approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support.
• Support students with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, or additional learning barriers.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and individual support plans.
• Assist with de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies.
• Support pupils in classrooms, intervention spaces, or alternative provision settings.
• Work collaboratively with teaching, pastoral, and SEN teams.
• Monitor and report on student behaviour and engagement.
• Promote a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Level 2+ qualification in Education/Health Care

Job description

1:1 Behaviour Support (Supply) - Secondary Schools

Agency: Teaching Personnel
Location: Northumberland
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Long term - potential to go permanent
Hours: Full-time and part-time available
Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a secondary schools in Newcastle and Gateshead to recruit a Behaviour Support Practitioner to start ideally as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting young people with behavioural, emotional, and social needs.

You will work with pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, providing targeted behaviour support to help students engage positively with learning and school life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support
• Support students with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, or additional learning barriers
• Implement behaviour management strategies and individual support plans
• Assist with de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies
• Support pupils in classrooms, intervention spaces, or alternative provision settings
• Work collaboratively with teaching, pastoral, and SEN teams
• Monitor and report on student behaviour and engagement
• Promote a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Experience working with children or young people (education, youth work, care, or similar)
• Level 2+ Qualification in Education / Health Care or related
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Resilient, calm, and adaptable approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people

Desirable:

• Experience in a secondary school or SEMH setting
• Knowledge of behaviour support strategies and trauma-informed practice
• Team Teach or positive handling training
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Youth Work, Psychology, Education)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a wide range of local schools and placements
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Competitive pay rates paid weekly
• Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training