1:1 Behaviour Support Specialist – Secondary Schools

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Blyth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel requires a dedicated Behaviour Support Practitioner to work in Northumberland secondary schools. The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with behavioural, emotional, and social needs across Key Stages 3 and 4, aiming to improve engagement and school life.

You will help implement targeted behaviour plans, support de-escalation, and collaborate with teaching and SEN teams to monitor progress and ensure a safe classroom environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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 skills

Resilience

Relationship building

Education

Level 2+ Qualification in Education / Health Care or related

Job description

Teaching Personnel requires a dedicated Behaviour Support Practitioner to work in Northumberland secondary schools. The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with behavioural, emotional, and social needs across Key Stages 3 and 4, aiming to improve engagement and school life.

You will help implement targeted behaviour plans, support de-escalation, and collaborate with teaching and SEN teams to monitor progress and ensure a safe classroom environment.