Graduate Behaviour Support Assistant- Secondary

Graduate Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant 

Location: Gateshead

Pay Scale: £90-100 a day

Perfect for Psychology, Education & Social Science graduates

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs? Thinking about a future career in educational psychology, teaching, mental health, or social care?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Graduate Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to work in a secondary school in Gateshead. This is an excellent opportunity to build meaningful experience working with pupils who have experienced trauma, anxiety, attachment difficulties and emotional regulation challenges.

The school offers a calm, structured and nurturing environment, grounded in trauma-informed practice and strong pastoral support. You’ll be supported by experienced staff while developing practical skills that are highly valued in education and mental health settings.

What you’ll gain from this role:

• Hands-on experience supporting children with SEMH needs

• Exposure to trauma-informed and restorative approaches

• Experience working alongside teachers, staff and external professionals

• Practical skills in behaviour support, emotional regulation and de-escalation

• A strong foundation for careers in education, psychology and mental health

Your day-to-day role will include:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups

• Helping young people manage emotions and behaviour positively

• Using calm, consistent strategies to support regulation and engagement

• Building trusting relationships with pupils

• Supporting learning and classroom participation

• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team

We’re looking for graduates who are:

• Degree-qualified 

• Patient, empathetic and resilient

• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs

• Keen to gain long-term, meaningful experience

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies

• Free CPD training to build your confidence and skills

• Dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

Apply now with your CV
Or call 0191 223 5071 to speak to our Secondary team

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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