Behaviour Support Assistant

Newcastle upon Tyne
Full-Time Position

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers and succeed in education?

We are looking for a resilient, compassionate, and proactive Behaviour Support Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school team supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who may face challenges related to behaviour, Special Educational Needs (SEN), or social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

You will play a key part in helping students feel supported, regulated, and engaged in learning while building positive relationships that encourage confidence and progress.

The Role

Provide 1:1 and small-group support for students
Support pupils with SEMH, SEN, and behavioural needs
Use calm and consistent behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
Build strong, trusting relationships with young people
Encourage positive engagement in learning and school life
Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and SEN teams
Help create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment

Who Would Be Ideal for This Role?

Teaching Assistant or Learning Support roles
Youth Work or Mentoring
Pastoral Support
Sports Coaching
Residential or Social Care
Support Work
Psychology or Education Graduates
Ex-Military backgrounds
Any role involving support for young people with behavioural or additional needs

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will have:

Strong behaviour management skills
A calm, patient, and consistent approach
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Confidence working with teenagers in a busy school environment
Resilience, empathy, and professionalism
A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

Weekly pay through PAYE
Free CPD opportunities and specialist SEMH training
Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant
Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
A rewarding role where you can genuinely impact young lives

If you are ready to support and inspire young people to achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your education career.

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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