Teaching Assistant Team Lead Role (Support Manager)

Job Title: Support Manager

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Salary: £28,598 – £31,022 per annum (full-time), term time only
Contract: Full time, permanent

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and confident support professional to take on the role of Support Manager. This position is ideal for a highly experienced teaching assistant or support staff member ready for the next step, or for a teacher seeking a more focused, pastoral leadership role.

You will help run the day-to-day operations of a small, structured education setting, working closely with the Team Leader to support behaviour, wellbeing and engagement. This role involves guiding staff, maintaining clear routines and communication, and helping pupils make positive progress so they can move on successfully in their education.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee behaviour, engagement and welfare of pupils.

• Support the delivery of tailored behavioural and therapeutic strategies.

• Keep routines and communication consistent across the team.

• Maintain positive contact with families and external professionals.

• Contribute to assessing pupil progress and planning next steps.

• Lead, support and mentor staff in effective behaviour practice.

Person Specification

• Strong experience supporting young people with social, emotional or behavioural needs.

• Some leadership, supervisory or mentoring experience (formal or informal).

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Calm, resilient and positive under pressure.

• Committed to safeguarding and inclusive support.

What We Offer

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference.

• A supportive and collaborative team culture.

• A well-resourced, accessible setting in Basingstoke.

• Opportunities to develop your leadership skills.

Safeguarding

All roles require an enhanced DBS check and full safeguarding vetting.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis—early applications encouraged. Please submit an up-to-date CV to apply.

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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