1:1 Behaviour Support Specialist – Secondary Schools

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; North East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work to suit availability

Competitive weekly pay

CPD and safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting a Behaviour Support Practitioner for secondary schools in Northumberland.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support for pupils in Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them engage with learning and school life. The ideal candidate will have experience with children or young people, a Level 2+ qualification in Education/Health Care, and strong behaviour management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, youth work, care, or similar.
• 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 and SEMH needs.
• 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 to monitor progress.
• Record and report on student behaviour and engagement.
• Contribute to a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Relationship building

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Level 2+ Qualification in Education / Health Care

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting a Behaviour Support Practitioner for secondary schools in Northumberland.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support for pupils in Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them engage with learning and school life. The ideal candidate will have experience with children or young people, a Level 2+ qualification in Education/Health Care, and strong behaviour management and communication skills.