Behavioural Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behavioural Support Assistant to join their team in Sheffield. In this rewarding role, you will support primary school children with behavioural and emotional needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning. Your calm and compassionate approach will be essential in fostering a positive learning environment. With opportunities for training and development, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on children's lives. If you are passionate about inclusion and pupil wellbeing, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Specialist training

Weekly pay through PAYE

Supportive consultant

Opportunities for long-term placements

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH needs is essential.
• Background in education or behaviour support is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to children.
• Help children regulate their emotions and stay engaged.

Skills

Experience with SEMH needs

Strong communication skills

Behaviour management

Calm and non-confrontational approach

Education

Background in education

Youth work experience

Psychology degree

Job description

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Client:

Teaching Personnel

Location:

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Behavioural Support Assistant – Primary Schools – S10 Area
Support. Encourage. Empower. Make a Difference with Teaching Personnel.

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Behavioural Support Assistant to work within primary schools across the S10 area supporting children with behavioural and emotional needs. This role is ideal for someone calm, compassionate, and resilient, with a genuine passion for helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

About the Role:

• Location: Sheffield S10 area
• Start Date: Immediate and September 2025 starts available
• Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience

As a Behavioural Support Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to provide one-to-one and small group support. Your role is vital in helping children regulate their emotions, develop positive coping strategies, and stay engaged with learning.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs
• Background in education, youth work, psychology, or behaviour support is desirable
• Confident managing behaviour in a calm, non-confrontational manner
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills
• Committed to promoting inclusion and pupil wellbeing

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Access to a wide range of behaviour and SEN support roles
• Specialist training (Team Teach, de-escalation, safeguarding, and more)
• Weekly pay through PAYE – no hidden fees
• A supportive consultant who understands your career goals
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements

Your support could change a child’s entire school experience.
Apply today or contact our South Yorkshire Primary Team on 0114 241 3340 to find out more.

Because every child deserves someone who believes in them.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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