Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Position (January or Immediate Start)
Location: New Milton area
Hours: 8.30am to 4pm
Age Group: 11–16
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about supporting young learners and helping them thrive? We are looking for a dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive school environment.
This is a full-time role with an immediate or January start, working with secondary-aged students (11–16) to promote positive behaviour, engagement, and confidence in learning.
This role is ideal for someone who is patient, proactive, and committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where every child can succeed.
You will work closely with teachers and other staff to provide tailored support, helping students overcome challenges and develop essential social and emotional skills.
Why This School?
This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a school that offers:
- A beautiful, spacious campus set in a peaceful rural location
- A collaborative and friendly team environment where staff are valued and supported
- Modern facilities designed to enhance teaching and learning experiences
- A strong ethos focused on personal growth, wellbeing, and academic achievement
Educators here are encouraged to innovate, share ideas, and develop professionally. It’s a place where your passion for supporting children will be recognised and celebrated.
Your Responsibilities
As a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, your role will include:
- Providing one-to-one and small group support to students who need help managing behaviour and emotions
- Assisting teachers in creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment
- Implementing strategies to encourage engagement and participation in lessons
- Supporting students in developing resilience, confidence, and social skills
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and parents to ensure consistent support
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Minimum 6 months of childcare experience, ideally supporting children with additional needs
- A calm, patient, and positive approach to behaviour management
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Full UK driving licence – due to the rural location, driving is essential
Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel
When you join Teaching Personnel, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay rates
- Weekly pay through PAYE
- Access to free CPD courses and ongoing training opportunities
- A dedicated consultant to guide and support you throughout your placement
- Opportunities for career progression and long-term roles
- Discounts on educational resources and wellbeing support
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?
We are the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, trusted by thousands of schools and educators nationwide.
Our mission is simple: to connect passionate teachers and support staff with roles where they can truly make a difference. With us, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities, personalised support, and professional development that helps you thrive.
Apply Today
If you are passionate about supporting young learners and meet the requirements above, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to start your journey with Teaching Personnel and make a real impact in students’ 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.
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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