Behaviour Specialist Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a Behavioural Support Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Northampton school environment.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with behavioural and emotional needs, helping them develop coping strategies and social skills while working with teachers to implement individual behaviour plans. The role suits someone with experience in education, behaviour support, youth work, or residential care, and offers ongoing consultant support, CPD

Qualifications

• Has experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH or additional needs.
• Is confident managing challenging situations using a calm, consistent approach.
• Understands the importance of boundaries, routines and positive reinforcement.
• Is patient, resilient and able to build trusting relationships.
• May have a background in teaching assistance, behaviour support, youth work, residential care or mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Help pupils manage emotions, develop coping strategies and improve self-regulation.
• Build positive relationships and establish clear, consistent boundaries.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Support pupils to engage with learning and develop their social skills.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to implement individual behaviour plans.

Skills

Behaviour support

Emotional needs support

Relationship building

De-escalation techniques

Job description

Behavioural Support Teaching Assistant

Location: Northampton

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Long-Term Opportunity

Are you experienced in supporting children and young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs or additional learning needs?

Tradewind Recruitment is looking for a Behavioural Support Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school environment, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop positive behaviours and build confidence.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in education, behaviour support, youth work, residential care or similar roles.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Help pupils manage emotions, develop coping strategies and improve self-regulation.
• Build positive relationships and establish clear, consistent boundaries.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Support pupils to engage with learning and develop their social skills.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral teams to implement individual behaviour plans.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH or additional needs.
• Is confident managing challenging situations using a calm, consistent approach.
• Understands the importance of boundaries, routines and positive reinforcement.
• Is patient, resilient and able to build trusting relationships.
• May have a background in teaching assistance, behaviour support, youth work, residential care or mentoring.

Why Join Tradewind?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Monday to Friday opportunities.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.
• Access to free CPD and professional development.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

If you have the patience, resilience and experience to help young people make positive changes, we'd love to hear from you!