SEND Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Weekly PAYE payments

CPD and training

Short-term to permanent opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking committed Behaviour Mentors to support pupils with behavioural needs in Newcastle secondary schools. You will deliver targeted, structured interventions and work with SENCo and staff to promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

The role offers a competitive daily rate, weekly PAYE payments and access to CPD including safeguarding and behaviour management, with opportunities for short-term or permanent placements.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural needs.
• Confidence in delivering structured behavioural support.
• Calm, patient and professional under pressure.
• Ability to adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs.

Responsibilities

• Delivering short term behaviour interventions to identified pupils.
• Providing consistent 1:1 and small group support.
• Assisting pupils in developing positive behaviour strategies.
• Working collaboratively with SEN and pastoral teams.
• Following whole school behaviour and safeguarding protocols.

Skills

Behaviour support

Patience

Adaptability

Professional under pressure

Job description

Full Time SEND / Behaviour Support - Secondary Schools

Teaching Personnel is seeking committed and resilient Behaviour Mentors/support assistants to provide targeted support to pupils presenting behavioural challenges in Newcastle secondary schools. This role involves working closely with the SENCo and teaching staff to deliver structured interventions that promote emotional regulation, engagement, and positive behaviour.

What you'll be doing:

• Delivering short term behaviour interventions to identified pupils
• Providing consistent 1:1 and small group support
• Assisting pupils in developing positive behaviour strategies
• Working collaboratively with SEN and pastoral teams
• Following whole school behaviour and safeguarding protocols

You need:

• Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural needs
• Confidence in delivering structured behavioural support
• Calm, patient and professional under pressure
• Ability to adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs

What you get:

• Competitive daily rate
• Weekly PAYE payments, ensuring consistent and reliable income
• Access to high quality CPD and training, including SEN, safeguarding, behaviour management and pastoral development
• Opportunities for short term and long term or permanent placements within local schools
• Dedicated consultant to support your professional development and placement journey
• Experience across a range of secondary school settings in Newcastle
• Flexible working options depending on the role and school needs

Contract: Full time
Start: November 2026
Location: Newcastle secondary schools

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.
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