Behaviour Support Assistant Location: Thornaby Job Type: Full-Time We are seeking a dedicated, confident, and caring Behaviour Support Assistant to work within a secondary school setting, supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4. This role focuses on helping young people who may present with SEN, SEMH needs, or behavioural difficulties, enabling them to remain settled, focused, and engaged with their learning. This is an active and highly rewarding position, ideal for someone who enjoys building strong relationships and making a genuine difference to pupils who require additional behavioural and emotional support. This Role Would Suit Individuals With Experience In: Teaching Assistant or Learning Support roles Youth work, mentoring, or pastoral support Sports coaching or team leadership Graduate roles related to education, psychology, or childhood studies Support work or social care Armed forces or similar structured environments Any role involving behaviour support or SEN Key Responsibilities: Providing 1:1 and small‑group behaviour support Supporting students with emotional regulation and self‑management Promoting positive behaviour using consistent strategies Developing trusting, supportive relationships with pupils Encouraging classroom engagement and participation Working closely with teachers and pastoral teams We’re Looking For Someone Who Has: A calm, consistent approach to behaviour support Strong communication skills and confidence working with teenagers Patience, resilience, and a proactive mindset The ability to work effectively as part of a school team A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) Why Work with Teaching Personnel? Weekly pay through PAYE Free access to CPD, including behaviour and SEMH training Ongoing guidance from a dedicated SEN consultant Opportunities for long‑term placements and permanent roles If you’re passionate about supporting young people and want to play a vital role in helping students succeed within a secondary school, apply now to find out more. 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.