Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Padiham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an experienced Behaviour Specialist for a full-time role at a secondary school in Burnley. The role focuses on supporting pupils outside of the mainstream classroom, helping them manage behaviour, re-engage with education and progress

You will work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils, build positive relationships, and assist with strategies to maintain engagement and successful reintegration into lessons. Relevant safeguarding checks are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in behaviour support or inclusion settings.
• Strong behaviour management and rapport-building skills.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to pupils outside the classroom
• Work 1:1 and in small groups
• Help pupils engage with mainstream lessons
• Build positive relationships with pupils
• Support reintegration into lessons where appropriate
• Assist teaching and pastoral staff with behaviour strategies
• Promote consistent engagement and attendance

Skills

Secondary school experience

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

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.

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.

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