Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay rates

TeacherActive Referral Scheme - £100

CPD courses and certificates

24/7 onboarding support

Job summary

Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant role in Leeds with TeacherActive Ltd, supporting students with SEMH needs in an alternative provision. The role offers short-term or long-term placements with an ASAP start, on-site working conditions and a contract basis.

You will work closely with teaching staff to support students with SEMH, manage challenging behaviour using positive strategies, and provide both one-to-one and small group support to help students engage with their learning.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Experience in an alternative provision, PRU, SEND school or similar is desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students who may struggle to engage with education.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting young people.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs, providing one-to-one and small group assistance to help engagement with learning.
• Assist teaching staff in behaviour management and de-escalation strategies during lessons.
• Contribute to a positive, structured learning environment and support students to re-engage with education.

Skills

SEMH experience

Challenging behaviour

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Communication

Job description

Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Start Date: ASAP

Do you have experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour?

Are you a resilient and patient individual who can build positive relationships with students who struggle in mainstream education?

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people who need additional support?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive alternative provision based in Leeds, which provides education for students who are unable to attend mainstream schools due to their SEMH needs and behavioural challenges. The provision focuses on creating a positive, structured and nurturing learning environment where students can develop their confidence, manage their emotions and re-engage with education.

The provision is looking to appoint a dedicated Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant for short-term or long-term placements, with an ASAP start. The successful Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to support students with SEMH needs, manage challenging behaviour using positive strategies and provide both one-to-one and small group support to help students engage with their learning.

The successful Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour


• Experience working within an alternative provision, PRU, SEND school or similar setting is desirable


• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills


• The ability to build positive relationships with students who may struggle to engage with education


• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting young people


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process


• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel


• Market leading rates of pay


• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £110 to £120 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: LS10 1AP

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 19 Oct 2026

Closing date: 18 Nov 2026

Summary

Job Title: Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Location: Leeds

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £110 - £120 per day

Do you have experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviour?

Are you a resilient and patient individual who can build positive relationships with students who struggle in mainstream education?

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people who need additional support?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive alternative provision based in Leeds, which provides education for students who are unable to attend mainstream schools due to their SEMH needs and behavioural challenges. The provision focuses on creating a positive, structured and nurturing learning environment where students can develop their confidence, manage their emotions and re-engage with education.

The provision is looking to appoint a dedicated Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant for short-term or long-term placements, with an ASAP start. The successful Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant will work closely with teaching staff to support students with SEMH needs, manage challenging behaviour using positive strategies and provide both one-to-one and small group support to help students engage with their learning.

The successful Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour


• Experience working within an alternative provision, PRU, SEND school or similar setting is desirable


• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills


• The ability to build positive relationships with students who may struggle to engage with education


• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach to supporting young people


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process


• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel


• Market leading rates of pay


• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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About Disability Confident

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Challenging Behaviour Teaching Assistant

£110 to £120 per day

TeacherActive Ltd

On-site Contract Full time