Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Burnley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Burnley is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Specialist for a secondary school to support pupils outside the mainstream classroom on a full-time basis, starting January 2027.

The role focuses on helping pupils manage behaviour and re-engage with their education. The successful candidate will work 1:1 and in small groups, build rapport with pupils, and collaborate with staff to facilitate reintegration into lessons while modelling calm and constructive strategies for

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Behaviour Specialist is essential.
• Experience in secondary schools or PRUs and SEND/SEMH settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to pupils outside of the classroom
• Work with pupils one-to-one and in small groups
• Support pupils who are struggling to engage with mainstream lessons
• Build positive relationships with young people
• Help pupils develop strategies to manage behaviour and emotions
• Supporting the successful reintegration of pupils back into lessons where appropriate
• Managing challenging situations calmly and effectively
• Working alongside teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leaders
• Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement and attendance

Skills

Behaviour management

Pupil rapport

1:1 support

Group work

Job description

Behaviour Specialist - Secondary School, Burnley

Location: Burnley
Position: Behaviour Specialist
Hours: Full-time
Start Date: January 2027
Experience: Essential

Are you an experienced Behaviour Specialist with a passion for supporting young people who may struggle within a traditional classroom environment?

We are seeking a confident, resilient and experienced Behaviour Specialist to join a secondary school in the Burnley area on a full-time basis. This role will focus on supporting pupils outside of the mainstream classroom, helping them to manage their behaviour, re‑engage with their education and make positive progress.

The Role

As a Behaviour Specialist, you will work closely with pupils who may display challenging behaviour or require additional support with their social, emotional and behavioural needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated support to pupils outside of the classroom
• Working with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Supporting pupils who are struggling to engage with mainstream lessons
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Helping pupils develop strategies to manage their behaviour and emotions
• Supporting the successful reintegration of pupils back into lessons where appropriate
• Managing challenging situations calmly and effectively
• Working alongside teaching staff, pastoral teams and senior leaders
• Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement and attendance

The Successful Candidate

Previous experience is essential for this position. We would particularly like to hear from candidates who have experience working within:

• Secondary schools
• Behaviour or inclusion units
• Alternative provision
• Pupil referral units (PRUs)
• SEND or SEMH settings
• Youth work or other relevant behaviour‑focused environments

You will need to be confident, patient and resilient, with strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build rapport with secondary‑aged pupils.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Behaviour Specialist to make a genuine difference to pupils who need additional support to succeed in education.

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for a full‑time Behaviour Specialist position in Burnley, we would love to hear from you.