Behavioural Management Support

Teaching Personnel; Billingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive environment

Term-time only

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Billingham is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs, helping access learning and behaviour support throughout the school day.

The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and other staff, bringing patience, resilience, and strong communication to build trusted relationships and support the pupil's academic and personal development during term-time.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour using positive strategies.
• Patience, adaptability and ability to build trusting relationships.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to the pupil to access learning.
• Support behaviour management and positive learning in class.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals throughout the day.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant Required - Billingham

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with a pupil who displays challenging behaviour at a school in Billingham.

Position Details:

• Role: SEND Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)
• Location: Billingham
• Start Date: September 2026
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Contract: Term-time only

The Role:

You will provide individual support to a pupil with additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop positive relationships, and manage their behaviour effectively within the school environment. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to ensure the pupil receives consistent support throughout the school day.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Be confident managing challenging behaviour using positive behaviour support strategies.
• Be patient, adaptable, and able to build strong, trusting relationships.
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Be committed to supporting the educational and personal development of the pupil.

What We Offer:

• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a child's education.
• Supportive school environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

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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