Behavioural Teaching Assistant - Halifax

Teaching Personnel; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support provider in Halifax seeks a dedicated Behavioural Teaching Assistant to help children with various needs, including autism. The role includes developing individual learning activities and implementing behaviour management strategies. Candidates should have experience in behaviour support, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding children. This is a full-time, long-term temporary position, paying £90–£105 per day, with potential to become permanent.

Benefits

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Assistance for DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in a behaviour support role, ideally within an education or care setting.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and understanding of supporting students with complex needs.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Support students with complex behavioral needs in engaging with their education.
• Implement behaviour management strategies in line with individual support plans.
• Foster positive relationships with students to help develop their social skills.

Skills

Experience in a behaviour support role

Knowledge of behaviour management strategies

Strong communication skills

Patience and empathy

Education

Relevant qualifications in education, health, or social care

Job description

Daily Rate: £90–£105/day | Full-Time | Long-Term

We are looking for a dedicated Behavioural Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Halifax supporting children with a range of needs, including autism, speech & language difficulties, and SEMH.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with complex behavioural needs engage with their education and personal development.
• Implement behaviour management strategies in line with individual support plans.
• Foster positive relationships with students, helping them develop social and emotional skills.
• Assist in the development and delivery of individualised learning activities.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and other professionals to ensure that students’ needs are met.
• Promote a safe and nurturing environment by helping students manage their behaviour in a constructive way.
• Encourage students to participate in classroom activities and support their emotional well‑being.
• Provide feedback on student progress and contribute to the review of behaviour management plans.
• Attend training sessions to continuously develop your skills in SEND and behaviour management.

Key Requirements

• Experience in a behaviour support role, ideally within an education or care setting (experience in SEND is desirable but not essential).
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and an understanding of how to support students with complex behavioural needs.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to build rapport with students who may have challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and ability to think on your feet.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to work well as part of a team in a supportive, inclusive environment.
• Relevant qualifications in education, health, or social care (e.g., Teaching Assistant qualification, NVQ, or equivalent) are advantageous but not essential.

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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