Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant 
Agency Role – Temp to Perm Opportunity

A specialist education setting in Preston is looking to recruit a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant through an agency, with the opportunity to move into a permanent role for the right candidate. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support in a structured and supportive learning environment.

You will work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams to support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs, helping them engage with learning and develop positive coping strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour in both classroom and structured settings
• Assisting teachers in delivering lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Implementing behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Building positive relationships with pupils to support engagement and development
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and social development
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and pastoral teams

What the school is looking for

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs, SEN or SEMH
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• Confidence managing challenging behaviour
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people who need additional support

What’s on offer

• Full time, term time role
• Agency position with the opportunity to become permanent
• Supportive staff team and structured environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within specialist education
• Competitive agency pay

This role would suit candidates with backgrounds in education, youth work, residential childcare, mentoring or support work who are looking to build a long term career supporting young people.

If you are interested in a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant role in Preston with the potential for a permanent position, please apply with your CV. 

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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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