Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant to join a welcoming and Good-rated primary school in Lancaster. You will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil with SEND to promote positive behaviour and engagement in the classroom.

The role involves working with the class teacher and SENCO to tailor support, building trusting relationships with pupils, staff and parents, and creating a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a child with SEND needs.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation in the classroom.
• Supporting the pupil's social, emotional, and academic development.
• Building positive relationships with pupil, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 support for a child with SEND needs.
• Supporting the pupil's social, emotional, and academic development.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and implementing behaviour management strategies.
• Working alongside the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored support.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with the pupil, staff, and parents.

Skills

1:1 support

SEND experience

behaviour management

communication skills

teamwork

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

Lancaster, Lancashire
Full-Time | Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a Behaviour Support Assistant to work within a welcoming and supportive Good-rated primary school in Lancaster. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual who is passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will provide dedicated support to a pupil with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement within the classroom environment.

The Role

• Providing 1:1 support for a child with SEND needs.
• Supporting the pupil's social, emotional, and academic development.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and implementing behaviour management strategies.
• Working alongside the class teacher and SENCO to deliver tailored support.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with the pupil, staff, and parents.
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has previous experience working with SEND.
• Has experience supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional, or additional learning needs.
• Is patient, resilient, and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to promoting positive outcomes for children.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a wider school team.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work within a friendly and welcoming Good-rated primary school.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to a child's educational experience.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position, with the possibility of becoming permanent in the future. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates undertaking work in schools must undertake safeguarding checks in line with DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS check on the update service.