Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Northampton; On-site; GBP 11,070 - 16,605; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant in Northampton and surrounding areas to provide tailored support to a pupil with SEN, helping them thrive through consistent guidance. You will work with the class teacher and SENCO, deliver focused support during lessons, foster a safe, inclusive learning environment, and assist with social, emotional and academic development.

Immediate starts available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in 1:1 or small-group settings.
• Calm, caring, and consistent approach with strong communication skills.
• Passion for inclusive education and making a meaningful impact.
• Resilience, patience, and adaptability to meet changing needs.
• A valid DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver focused, support to a student with special educational needs throughout lessons and daily activities.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO to implement and adapt learning strategies.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Support the child's social, emotional, and academic development.
• Celebrate progress-big or small-every milestone counts!

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Calm, caring approach

Strong communication skills

Inclusive education

Resilience, adaptability

Job description

Join Us as a Behaviour Support Assistant - Immediate Starts for September!
Looking to begin a new role this term?

Position:Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Northamptonand surrounding areas

Pay: Competitive rates
Start Date: Immediate starts available

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour & Support Assistants to join a friendly, supportive school in the Northampton area. In this role, you'll provide tailored support to a pupil who requires consistency, encouragement, and personalised guidance to help them thrive.

• Deliver focused, support to a student with special educational needs throughout lessons and daily activities.

• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO to implement and adapt learning strategies.

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.

• Support the child's social, emotional, and academic development.

• Celebrate progress-big or small-every milestone counts!

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a 1:1 or small-group capacity (desirable but not essential).

• A calm, caring, and consistent approach with strong communication skills.

• A passion for inclusive education and a desire to make a meaningful impact.

• Resilience, patience, and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the pupil.

• A valid DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

If you're ready to bring your dedication and care to a meaningful role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to become a Behaviour Support Assistant in Northampton and start making a real difference today!

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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website. If you have a genuine desire to help children with SEN thrive in their learning, we want to hear from you!