Behaviour and Interventions Teaching Assistant – Lancaster & Morecambe Areas
Location: Lancaster & Morecambe (LA1–LA4)
Start Date: February 2026
Contract: Full-time opportunities available
Pay: Competitive rates, weekly PAYE
Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour and Interventions Teaching Assistant to support pupils across primary schools in the Lancaster and Morecambe areas. This role is ideal for someone passionate about pupil wellbeing, behaviour support, and delivering high‑quality academic interventions to help children reach their full potential.
About the Role
As a Behaviour and Interventions Teaching Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting pupils who require additional guidance, structure, and targeted intervention. Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering tailored 1:1 and small‑group academic interventions, including phonics and early literacy support
- Providing behavioural and emotional regulation guidance using calm, consistent approaches
- Supporting children with EAL, helping them build confidence and access learning successfully
- Working closely with teachers, SENCo, and pastoral teams to implement personalised support plans
- Reinforcing school behaviour expectations through positive role‑modelling and encouragement
- Building strong, supportive relationships with pupils to promote engagement, resilience, and wellbeing
This is a highly rewarding role within welcoming school communities that prioritise inclusion, pastoral care, and early intervention.
What We’re Looking For
Behaviour & Pastoral Skills
We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:
- Strong experience supporting children with behavioural challenges
- Ability to recognise triggers, apply de‑escalation strategies, and use positive reinforcement
- Confidence following school behaviour policies while adapting responses to individual needs
- Experience delivering behaviour‑focused interventions, mentoring, or wellbeing sessions
- A calm, consistent, and patient approach, even during challenging situations
- Understanding of safeguarding and emotional factors influencing pupil behaviour
- Resilience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting young people
Intervention & Academic Support
You should also be confident with:
- Delivering structured learning interventions, particularly phonics and early literacy
- Supporting pupils with EAL and adapting content to meet diverse learning needs
- Communicating clearly and sensitively with pupils of varying abilities
- Working independently as well as collaboratively within a wider team
Experience in primary school settings, pastoral roles, mentoring, or SEN support will be beneficial.
What We Offer
- Weekly PAYE payments
- Access to CPD, including behaviour management, safeguarding, and intervention training
- Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement
- Opportunities to work within diverse, nurturing, and inclusive school communities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Potential progression into long‑term or permanent roles
How to Apply
Early applications are encouraged.
Contact: Charlotte Meehan – Teaching Personnel
Charlotte.meehan@teachingpersonnel.com
01772 386968
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.
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.
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