Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant – West Yorkshire

Location: West Yorkshire
Role Type: Full-time / Long-term / Temp-to-perm opportunities available
Start Date: ASAP / Flexible

We are currently recruiting Behaviour Support Teaching Assistants to work across a range of specialist SEN settings in West Yorkshire.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, SEMH, Autism, or ADHD who are passionate about making a positive difference in a school environment.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group behaviour support

• Supporting pupils to regulate emotions and manage behaviour positively

• Implementing behaviour strategies and support plans

• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams

• Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young people with behavioural or additional needs

• A calm, patient, and resilient approach

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Confidence managing challenging behaviour in a professional setting

• Experience in SEN, SEMH, PRU, alternative provision, youth work, care, or similar (desirable but not essential)

We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunities across a range of schools and specialist provisions

• Long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities

• Flexible roles to suit your availability

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding compliance.

If you’re passionate about supporting pupils who need consistency, understanding, and strong role models, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch to discuss current Behaviour TA opportunities across West Yorkshire.

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.
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