Behaviour Support Assistant – Secondary (1:1 & Groups)

Teaching Personnel; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of local schools

Flexible work

Weekly pay

CPD & safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a Behaviour Support Assistant to work in Northumberland secondary schools. You will provide targeted behaviour support to pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them engage with learning and school life.

This supply role offers full-time hours, 1:1 and small group support, and collaboration with teaching and SEN teams. Previous UK school experience and knowledge of trauma-informed practices are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (education, youth work, care, or similar).
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Resilient, calm, and adaptable approach.
• Experience in a UK secondary school or SEMH setting.
• Knowledge of behaviour support strategies and trauma-informed practice.
• Team Teach or positive handling training.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Youth Work, Psychology, Education).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support.
• Support students with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, or additional learning barriers.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and individual support plans.
• Assist with de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies.
• Support pupils in classrooms, intervention spaces, or alternative provision settings.
• Work collaboratively with teaching, pastoral, and SEN teams.
• Monitor and report on student behaviour and engagement.
• Promote a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Child experience

Behaviour management

Resilient & adaptable

UK secondary/SEMH experience

Behaviour strategies

Team Teach training

Qualifications

Education

Youth Work / Psychology / Education qualifications

Job description

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a Behaviour Support Assistant to work in Northumberland secondary schools. You will provide targeted behaviour support to pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them engage with learning and school life.

This supply role offers full-time hours, 1:1 and small group support, and collaboration with teaching and SEN teams. Previous UK school experience and knowledge of trauma-informed practices are desirable.