Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a confident Behaviour Specialist for a secondary school in Preston to support pupils outside of the main classroom. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, helping learners manage behaviour and re-engage with education.

The role focuses on building trust, applying positive behaviour strategies, and assisting with reintegration into lessons while working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is essential for this position.
• Experience in secondary schools and behaviour or inclusion units.
• Experience in alternative provision or PRUs is preferred.
• Experience with SEND or SEMH settings is advantageous.
• Youth work or other behaviour-focused environments are relevant.
• Candidate should be confident, patient and resilient with good behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• 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 behaviour and emotions.
• Supporting 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.

Skills

Behaviour management

Pupil engagement

1:1 support

Job description

Behaviour Specialist – Secondary School, Preston

Location: Preston
Position: Behaviour Specialist
Hours: Full-time
Start Date:November 2026
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 Preston 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.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Behaviour Specialist to make a genuine difference to pupils who need additional support to succeed in education.

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for a full-time Behaviour Specialist position in Preston, we would love to hear from you.

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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