Mental Health & Behaviour Support

Teaching Personnel; North East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to a wide range of local schools

Flexible work to suit your availability

Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant support

All pay rates include statutory holiday pay

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Mental Health & Behaviour Support Practitioner to work in secondary schools across Northumberland. This role involves providing targeted behaviour support to students facing behavioural, emotional, and social challenges.

You will engage with students in a supportive environment, implement behaviour management strategies, and work collaboratively with teaching staff. A Level 2+ Qualification in Education/Health Care is essential.

The position offers flexible hours and competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• Experience in a secondary school or SEMH setting.
• Knowledge of behaviour support strategies and trauma-informed practice.
• Team Teach or positive handling training.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support.
• Support students with challenging behaviour or additional learning barriers.
• Implement behaviour management strategies.
• Assist with de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies.
• Monitor and report on student behaviour and engagement.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Strong behaviour management skills

Communication skills

Resilient and adaptable approach

Education

Level 2+ Qualification in Education / Health Care or related

Job description

Mental Health & Behaviour Support (Supply) – Secondary Schools

Agency: Teaching Personnel
Location: Northumberland
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Contract: Long term - potential to go permanent
Hours: Full-time and part-time available
Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are working closely with secondary schools in Northumberland to recruit a Mental Health & Behaviour Support Practitioner to start ideally as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting young people with behavioural, emotional, and social needs.

You will work with pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, providing targeted behaviour support to help students engage positively with learning and school life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support
• Support students with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, or additional learning barriers
• Implement behaviour management strategies and individual support plans
• Assist with de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies
• Support pupils in classrooms, intervention spaces, or alternative provision settings
• Work collaboratively with teaching, pastoral, and SEN teams
• Monitor and report on student behaviour and engagement
• Promote a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Experience working with children or young people (education, youth work, care, or similar)
• Level 2+ Qualification in Education / Health Care or related
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Resilient, calm, and adaptable approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people

Desirable:

• Experience in a secondary school or SEMH setting
• Knowledge of behaviour support strategies and trauma-informed practice
• Team Teach or positive handling training
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Youth Work, Psychology, Education)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a wide range of local schools and placements
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Competitive pay rates paid weekly
• Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training
• Dedicated consultant support
• All pay rates include statutory holiday pay