Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Vision For Education Ltd.; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

CPD to help with your professional dev

Access to a dedicated consultant

Social and networking events

Job summary

Vision for Education is recruiting a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant in Lancaster, Lancashire to support a secondary pupil in an alternative provision setting. The pupil will present with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs, and the successful candidate will provide consistent, individualised support and build positive relationships to help the pupil engage with learning.

The role requires resilience, a proactive approach and experience with SEMH or related needs; it is a full academic

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or adults with autism, associated behavioural difficulties or trauma-related needs is highly desirable.
• The pupil will present with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs.
• The provision is located in a relatively remote area near Lancaster, Lancashire, and is not accessible by public transport.

Responsibilities

• Support a secondary-aged pupil within an alternative provision setting, helping them to engage with their education.
• Provide consistent, individualised support, building positive relationships and helping the pupil develop strategies to manage their emotions and behaviour.
• Experience working in alternative provision, specialist education or similar settings would be beneficial.

Job description

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant – Lancaster, Lancashire

Vision for Education is working on behalf of a specialist provision school to recruit a resilient and positive Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant in Lancaster, Lancashire, starting in November 2026. This is a full academic year opportunity for 2026/27, with the potential for a permanent position in 2027 for the right candidate.

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant in Lancaster, Lancashire, you will support a secondary-aged pupil within an alternative provision setting, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and engage positively with their education.

The pupil will present with challenging behaviour and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The successful Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant will play a key role in providing consistent, individualised support, building positive relationships and helping the pupil develop strategies to manage their emotions and behaviour.

Previous experience supporting children or adults with autism, associated behavioural difficulties or trauma-related needs is highly desirable. You will need to demonstrate resilience, patience and a positive, proactive approach, remaining calm and consistent when faced with challenging situations.

This role would suit someone who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and is committed to helping them achieve their potential. Experience working in alternative provision, specialist education or similar settings would be beneficial.

The position is due to start in November 2026 and will run for the full 2026/27 academic year, with potential permanent opportunities in 2027 for the right candidate.

Please note: The provision is located in a relatively remote area near Lancaster, Lancashire, and is not accessible by public transport. The successful candidate must therefore have access to their own vehicle and be able to travel independently to the setting.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference, this Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant role in Lancaster, Lancashire, could be an excellent next step in your education career.

The School

Vision for Education is recruiting on behalf of a local alternative provision setting near Lancaster, Lancashire. The provision supports secondary-aged pupils who may require additional help with their behaviour, social and emotional development, and engagement with learning.

As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant in Lancaster, Lancashire, you will be working in an environment where patience, consistency and a relationship-led approach are essential. You will help create a supportive atmosphere in which the pupil can develop confidence, improve their engagement and work towards positive outcomes.

The setting provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience supporting a young person with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges. The successful candidate will need to be adaptable, understanding and committed to providing tailored support that recognises the individual needs of the pupil.

Due to the rural location near Lancaster, Lancashire, applicants must have access to their own vehicle, as public transport is not available to the setting.

What we offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We’re part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.