Behaviour Specialist

Job Title: Behaviour Support Specialists – September 2025 Start
Location: Secondary Schools Across Northamptonshire
Contract Type: Full-time, Part-time, and Flexible Supply Roles Available
Salary: Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE (based on experience)

Are you experienced in supporting students with challenging behaviour? Do you have a passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning?

Teaching Personnel is working closely with secondary schools across Northamptonshire that require behaviour support specialists from September 2025. These roles are ideal for individuals with experience in managing behaviour in a school setting or working with young people in alternative provisions, youth work, or SEN support.

We Are Looking For:

• Behaviour mentors, learning support assistants, or teaching assistants with behaviour experience

• Individuals with a background in education, psychology, youth work, or mentoring

• Resilient and calm professionals who can build strong relationships with students

• Candidates with experience supporting pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs, trauma, or low self-esteem

• People confident in managing challenging behaviour both inside and outside of the classroom

Daily Expectations:

• Provide 1:1 or small group behaviour support for identified students

• Help to de-escalate and manage challenging behaviour in a calm, professional manner

• Support students in accessing learning and reintegrating into mainstream lessons

• Build trust and rapport to act as a positive role model

• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs and pastoral teams

• Follow behaviour plans and safeguarding procedures consistently

• Maintain accurate records of incidents and student progress

What We Offer:

• A range of flexible roles in supportive school environments

• Full-time, part-time, and temporary-to-permanent opportunities

• Ongoing CPD through our Teaching Personnel training platform

• Weekly pay via PAYE – no umbrella deductions

• Dedicated support from our Northamptonshire Secondary team

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with the drive and commitment to make a real impact on young people’s lives.

Support change. Shape futures. Apply now to join Teaching Personnel as a Behaviour Support Specialist from September 2025.

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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