1:1 Behaviour & Support Assistant – Durham Secondary Schools Immediate starts available, competitive rates, looking to begin a new role next term? Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Behaviour & Support Assistants to join friendly, supportive secondary schools in Durham. In this role, you'll provide tailored support to a pupil who requires consistency, encouragement, and personalised guidance to help them thrive. What you'll be doing: Delivering focused 1:1 support to a student with special educational needs throughout lessons and daily activities Working collaboratively with the class teacher and SENCO to implement and adapt learning strategies Fostering a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment Supporting the student's social, emotional, and academic development Celebrating progress, big or small, every milestone counts You need: Experience supporting children with SEN in a 1:1 or small group capacity (desirable but not essential) Calm, caring, and consistent approach with strong communication skills Passion for inclusive education and desire to make a meaningful impact Resilience, patience, and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the pupil Valid DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one Pay: Competitive rates Start: Immediate Location: Durham secondary schools If you're ready to bring your dedication and care to a meaningful role, apply now or call to start making a real difference today. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.