Job Description
Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant Huddersfield Secondary School
/n September 2026 Start
/n Initially until December 2026, with a strong possibility of becoming permanent
/n Recruitment through Hays Education
/n Are you passionate about helping young people succeed?Hays Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Huddersfield to recruit a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to support students who may require additional guidance, encouragement and behavioural support to achieve their full potential.The role will involve working on a 1:1 basis with individual students as well as supporting small groups, helping them engage positively with their learning and school environment.
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- Providing 1:1 support to students with behavioural, social or emotional needs
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- Delivering small group interventions aimed at improving engagement and confidence
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- Building positive, trusting relationships with students
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- Supporting teachers in managing behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment
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- Encouraging student participation, independence and personal development
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- Working closely with pastoral staff, SEN teams and teaching colleagues
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What we're looking for:
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- Experience working with young people in a school, youth work, mentoring, coaching or similar setting
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- Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
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- A calm, patient and resilient approach
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- Confidence working with students who may display challenging behaviour
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- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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- A genuine passion for helping young people achieve success
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In return, you'll receive: Competitive daily pay through Hays Education
/n Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays consultant
/n Access to free CPD and training courses
/n Opportunity to secure a permanent role within the school
/n The chance to make a real and lasting impact on students' lives
/n Whether you're an experienced Behaviour Support Assistant or have transferable skills from mentoring, youth work or pastoral support, we'd love to hear from you.
/n Apply today through Hays Education and take the next step in a rewarding career supporting young people in Huddersfield schools.
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What you need to do now
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If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
/n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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