Behaviour Specialist / Pastoral Support Assistant - Staffordshire (ST11)

Behaviour Specialist / Pastoral Support Assistant – Staffordshire (ST11 & ST3)

Location: Staffordshire (ST11 and surrounding areas)
Pay: £90 – £130 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time and long-term opportunities available

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome behavioural and emotional barriers to learning?

Teaching Personnel are working with two specialist schools seeking a dedicated Behaviour Specialist / Pastoral Support Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in behaviour management, youth work, or pastoral support who thrives on building relationships and making a real difference.

The Role:

• Support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs on a 1:1 and small-group basis

• Implement individual behaviour plans and support positive emotional regulation

• De-escalate challenging situations calmly and professionally

• Work closely with teachers, pastoral leads, and external agencies to promote pupil wellbeing

• Encourage engagement, attendance, and positive attitudes towards learning

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural or emotional needs

• A background in education, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or social care

• Confidence managing behaviour and building trust with pupils

• A calm, resilient, and consistent approach

• A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly

• Long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities available

• Ongoing support and training, including behaviour and de-escalation strategies

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives

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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