Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Mentor – Durham Secondary Schools

April 2026 start, full time, £95 to £100 per day.

Teaching Personnel is seeking committed and resilient Behaviour Mentors to provide targeted support to pupils presenting behavioural challenges in Durham secondary schools. This role involves working closely with the SENCo and teaching staff to deliver structured interventions that promote emotional regulation, engagement, and positive behaviour.

What you'll be doing:

• Delivering short term behaviour interventions to identified pupils
• Providing consistent 1:1 and small group support
• Assisting pupils in developing positive behaviour strategies
• Working collaboratively with SEN and pastoral teams
• Following whole school behaviour and safeguarding protocols

You need:

• Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural needs
• Confidence in delivering structured behavioural support
• Calm, patient and professional under pressure
• Ability to adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs

What you get:

• Competitive daily rate of £95 - £100 per day
• Weekly PAYE payments, ensuring consistent and reliable income
• Access to high quality CPD and training, including SEN, safeguarding, behaviour management and pastoral development
• Opportunities for short term and long term or permanent placements within local schools
• Dedicated consultant to support your professional development and placement journey
• Experience across a range of secondary school settings in Durham
• Flexible working options depending on the role and school needs

Contract: Full time
Start: April 2026
Pay: £95 - £100 per day
Location: Durham secondary schools

If you're interested, contact isaac.joyce@teachingpersonnel.com or call 0191 223 5071.

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