SEND Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of local schools

Flexible work

Weekly pay

CPD & safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a Behaviour Support Assistant to work in Northumberland secondary schools. You will provide targeted behaviour support to pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them engage with learning and school life.

This supply role offers full-time hours, 1:1 and small group support, and collaboration with teaching and SEN teams. Previous UK school experience and knowledge of trauma-informed practices are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people (education, youth work, care, or similar).
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Resilient, calm, and adaptable approach.
• Experience in a UK 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).

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.

Skills

Child experience

Behaviour management

Resilient & adaptable

UK secondary/SEMH experience

Behaviour strategies

Team Teach training

Qualifications

Education

Youth Work / Psychology / Education qualifications

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant (Supply) - Secondary Schools based in Northumberland

Agency: Teaching Personnel
Location: Cramlington
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: September - October Half term (potential to go permanent)
Hours: Full-time

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are working closely with secondary schools based in northumberland to recruit Behaviour Support Assistant. We are currently working with a school based in cramlington to recruit. 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)
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Resilient, calm, and adaptable approach
• Experience in a UK 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 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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