Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant – Alternative Provision (Mainstream Secondary Schools)
Location: Northamptonshire
Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing Opportunities

About the Role
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for Behaviour Support Assistants to work within alternative provision settings across mainstream secondary schools in Northamptonshire. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students who require additional behavioural, emotional, and social support to thrive in a school environment.

You will play a vital role in helping students re-engage with their education, working both on a 1:1 basis and in small groups to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and academic progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to students displaying challenging behaviour

• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement

• Support the delivery of tailored intervention strategies

• Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

• Help manage classroom behaviour and support reintegration into lessons

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with young people (school-based or similar setting)

• Strong behaviour management skills and resilience

• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach

• Ability to build rapport and act as a positive role model

• Interest in education, psychology, youth work, or social care

• Team player with a proactive attitude

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience within alternative provision, PRU, or SEN settings

• Team Teach or de-escalation training

• Relevant qualifications in education, youth work, or mental health

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible working opportunities to suit your schedule

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

• Dedicated consultant support

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a variety of school settings

• Pathways into permanent roles within schools

If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Teaching Personnel Northamptonshire branch to find out more.

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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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