At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with challenging behaviour and additional needs in their learning journey.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on making a difference in education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, ongoing training, and dedicated consultant support.
- Other info: Flexible full-time and part-time roles available with potential for permanent positions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or young people and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 27000 £ per year.
Location: PR7 Area
Hours: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning? Do you have experience working with children or young people who display challenging behaviour or have additional needs? We are currently recruiting Behaviour Support Teaching Assistants to work across a range of SEN and SEMH schools in the PR7 area, with both full-time and part-time positions available for a September start.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with students who require additional support to access education, helping them develop positive behaviours, emotional regulation, and confidence within the classroom.
- Provide both 1:1 and small group support, assisting pupils with a variety of needs including:
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- ADHD
- Challenging behaviour
- Communication and interaction difficulties
- Support students in managing their behaviour and emotions.
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging learning activities.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
- Implement behaviour support strategies and intervention plans.
- Encourage engagement, attendance, and academic progress.
Qualifications
- Experience working with children or young people (school, care, youth work, coaching, support work, or similar)
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Calm, resilient, and patient approach
- Ability to manage challenging behaviour positively and effectively
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- SEN, SEMH, or alternative provision experience
- Team Teach or other behaviour management training
- Experience supporting vulnerable learners
Benefits
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available
- Competitive rates of pay
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Dedicated consultant support
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within specialist education settings
- September start dates available
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to secure your Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant role for September in the PR7 area. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant (SEN/SEMH) employer: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Behaviour Support Teaching Assistants in the PR7 area. With both full-time and part-time opportunities, we offer competitive pay, ongoing professional development, and dedicated consultant support, ensuring that our staff can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with additional needs. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and provides the tools necessary for personal and professional growth.
