Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a Pupil Referral Unit provision within a mainstream secondary school in Fleetwood.

The role is full-time with immediate start and involves helping pupils access education in a safe, supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with SEMH or behavioural needs, strong behaviour management, and the ability to work closely with teachers, school leaders, and external agencies to track progress

Qualifications

• Experience as Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH or behavioural needs.
• Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Good organisational and administrative capabilities.
• Patient, resilient, proactive, team player.

Responsibilities

• Providing individual and small-group support to pupils within the PRU provision.
• Promoting positive behaviour and implementing behaviour management strategies effectively.
• Building strong, professional relationships with pupils to support engagement and progress.
• Assisting the class teacher with planning and delivering learning activities.
• Monitoring, recording, and reporting on pupil progress and behaviour.
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Completing administrative tasks, including maintaining records and supporting reporting processes.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, school leaders, and external agencies.

Skills

Teaching Assistant

Behaviour management

Pupil support

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Teaching Assistant - PRU Support Provision

Fleetwood | Full-Time | Immediate Start Available

Are you a resilient, patient, and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference to the lives of young people?

A welcoming mainstream secondary school in Fleetwood is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support pupils within its Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) provision on a full-time basis. This rewarding role is ideal for an experienced support professional who has strong behaviour management skills and a passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

The Role

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support, helping them to access education in a safe and engaging environment. Alongside supporting learning and behaviour, the role will also involve administrative duties to assist with the day-to-day running of the provision.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing individual and small-group support to pupils within the PRU provision
• Promoting positive behaviour and implementing behaviour management strategies effectively
• Building strong, professional relationships with pupils to support engagement and progress
• Assisting the class teacher with planning and delivering learning activities
• Monitoring, recording, and reporting on pupil progress and behaviour
• Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs
• Completing administrative tasks, including maintaining records, updating documentation, and supporting reporting processes
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, school leaders, and external agencies where required
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or in a similar educational support role
• Experience supporting children with SEMH or behavioural needs
• Excellent behaviour management skills and the ability to de-escalate challenging situations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and administrative abilities
• A patient, resilient, and proactive approach
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

What We Offer:

• A rewarding full-time role within a supportive school environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a lasting impact on pupils' educational journeys

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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