Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Accrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join a supportive specialist education setting in Preston, PR2 on an agency basis for a long-term placement with potential to continue. You will support students with SEMH needs across the school day and help them thrive through consistent routines, sport and positive relationships.

The role includes delivering PE/sports sessions, supporting classroom learning, and collaborating with teachers and pastoral staff to meet

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs and using positive behaviour strategies.
• Ability to support PE/sports sessions and adapt activities for learners of different abilities.
• Strong relationships with students, teachers and pastoral staff to support individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs through positive behaviour strategies.
• Delivering and supporting PE / sports sessions (indoor and outdoor).
• Building strong, professional relationships with students.
• Supporting learning in the classroom as a Teaching Assistant.
• Helping students regulate emotions and remain engaged throughout the day.
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support individual needs.
• Promoting teamwork, confidence, resilience, and healthy routines.

Skills

SEMH support

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Sport coaching

Job description

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join a supportive specialist education setting based in Preston, PR2 on an agency basis, for a long-term placement with the potential to continue ongoing. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about using sport, routine, and positive relationships to help young people thrive - particularly those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

In this role, you will be working across the school day, supporting students both in and out of the classroom. You will play a key part in providing consistent SEMH support throughout the school environment.

Key responsibilities include

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs through positive behaviour strategies
• Delivering and supporting PE / sports sessions (indoor and outdoor)
• Building strong, professional relationships with students
• Supporting learning in the classroom as a Teaching Assistant
• Helping students regulate emotions and remain engaged throughout the day
• Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support individual needs
• Promoting teamwork, confidence, resilience, and healthy routines

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience as a Sports Coach, Teaching Assistant, or SEMH Behaviour Support Worker
• Is confident working with challenging behaviour and emotional regulation needs
• Can remain calm, consistent, and patient under pressure
• Has a strong understanding of boundaries, routines, and safeguarding
• Is passionate about using sport as a tool for engagement and development
• Works well as part of a team and takes initiative when needed

Role Details

• Agency basis
• Long-term placement
• Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Term-time only
• September start

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