Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Local teaching opportunities

Flexible & long-term work

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are looking to appoint a Behaviour Support Assistant for a Primary School based in Northumberland. The role focuses on supporting KS1 pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs, working closely with the class teacher to promote positive behaviour and access to learning.

The position offers competitive daily pay (£95–£120), weekly pay, and flexible long-term work options through Teaching Personnel.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with behavioural needs in a school setting.
• Experience with SEMH, SEND, or Autism in a classroom environment.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach to managing challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs within a KS1 classroom.
• Collaborate with the class teacher to promote positive behaviour and engagement.
• Provide targeted classroom-based assistance to help pupils access learning.

Skills

Behaviour support

SEMH support

Autism support

Primary school experience

Excellent communication

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant – Key Stage 1 Classroom Focused Role

Location: Northumberland

Start date: 4th January

Pay: £95 - £120 per day, paid weekly (dependant on experience).

Teaching Personnel are looking to appoint a Behaviour Support Assistant for a Primary School based in Northumberland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs within a Key Stage 1 classroom.
• Work closely with the class teacher to promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Provide targeted classroom-based support to enable pupils to access learning successfully.
• Foster a nurturing, structured, and inclusive learning environment where pupils can thrive.

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting children with behavioural needs, SEMH, SEND, or Autism in a school setting.
• Experience working with primary-aged children, ideally within Key Stage 1.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach when managing challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting pupils' wellbeing and development.
• Ability to act as a positive role model and promote positive behaviour strategies.

What we offer:

• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly.
• Your own dedicated consultant.
• Access to local teaching opportunities.
• Flexible and long term work options.

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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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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