Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Supportive leadership

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking two dedicated Behaviour Support Assistants to join a welcoming primary school in Middlesbrough.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions and access learning within a safe, inclusive environment. The role involves working alongside teachers and senior leaders, supporting behaviour management plans and transitions throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people displaying challenging behaviours.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage incidents safely.
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build positive relationships to help pupils regulate emotions and access learning.
• Support implementation of behaviour management strategies and support plans.
• Work with teachers and SEND staff to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Assist pupils during lessons, breaks, and transitions.
• Use restorative approaches to encourage engagement and development.

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Empathy

Patience

Team Teach (desirable)

Education

Team Teach qualification

Job description

We are currently seeking two dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Assistants to join a welcoming primary school in Middlesbrough. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils who require additional behavioural, emotional, and social support to fully engage with their education.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a positive difference in children's lives and are confident managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours in a school setting.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with behavioural, social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils to help them regulate emotions and access learning.
• Support the implementation of behaviour management strategies and individual support plans.
• Work alongside class teachers, SEND staff, and senior leaders to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Assist pupils during lessons, breaktimes, and transitions throughout the school day.
• Use positive reinforcement and restorative approaches to encourage engagement and personal development.
• Respond calmly and confidently to incidents of challenging behaviour, following school policies and procedures.
• Promote pupils' social skills, confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing.

• Has previous experience working with children or young people displaying challenging behaviours.
• Is confident, resilient, and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Has experience within schools, alternative provisions, youth work, care settings, residential support, or similar environments.
• Can build strong professional relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Is patient, empathetic, and committed to supporting vulnerable pupils.
• Holds a Team Teach qualification or similar behaviour management training (desirable but not essential).
• Has a genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.

• A supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on pupils' educational and personal outcomes.
• Potential for a long-term or permanent opportunity for the right candidates.

This role would particularly suit candidates with experience in SEMH, behaviour support, youth mentoring, support work, residential care, sports coaching, or SEND education.

If you are confident working with challenging behaviours and are looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered.

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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