Behavioural Support Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking dedicated Behavioural Support Teaching Assistants in Sheffield. The role involves working closely with students with challenging behaviours, providing support, and fostering positive relationships. Opportunities for immediate starts are available.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Access to training and CPD courses

Personal recruitment consultant

Opportunities for immediate starts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to help pupils engage with learning.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement individual behaviour plans.
• Foster positive relationships and encourage emotional resilience.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Job description

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Client:

Teaching Personnel

Location:

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Behavioural Support Teaching Assistant

Location: Sheffield, S10
Salary: £90 – £100 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time / Part-time | Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP or September 2025

Are you passionate about supporting children with behavioural needs and helping them thrive in a school environment? Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and compassionate Behavioural Support Teaching Assistants to join our team in primary schools across Sheffield.

The Role:

As a Behavioural Support TA, you will:

• Work closely with students with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, or those at risk of exclusion
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to help pupils engage with learning
• Collaborate with teaching staff and SENCOs to implement individual behaviour plans
• Foster positive relationships and encourage emotional resilience and self-regulation
• Assist in maintaining a safe, supportive and inclusive classroom environment
• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs (in school, care, or community settings)
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• A genuine interest in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates and weekly pay via PAYE
• Access to training, CPD courses, and ongoing career support
• A personal recruitment consultant to guide your journey
• Opportunities for immediate starts or secure your role for September

Apply now to make a difference in a pupil’s life and become a vital part of our supportive education network.
Call us on 0114 241 3340 or email joseph.wraggteachingpersonnel to learn more.

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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