SEND Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Scunthorpe
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: £90–£115 per day
Are you someone who believes that every child deserves the chance to succeed, no matter the challenges they face?
Do you thrive in environments where patience, positivity, and understanding make all the difference?
TeacherActive is partnering with a forward-thinking SEND school in Scunthorpe, recognised by Ofsted as ‘Good’, to recruit an enthusiastic SEND Behaviour Support Assistant. This rewarding position is perfect for someone who is passionate about supporting children with behavioural, emotional, or social needs and wants to help them reach their full potential.
About the Role:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you’ll play an essential part in creating a safe, calm, and encouraging learning environment. Working alongside teaching and pastoral staff, you’ll:
Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with additional behavioural or emotional needs
Encourage positive behaviour and emotional resilience through tailored support strategies
Assist pupils in engaging with classroom learning and developing their social skills
Respond calmly and effectively to challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and parents to ensure consistent support
We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate will have experience working in SEND, SEMH, or alternative provision settings, and will:
Bring empathy, patience, and a proactive attitude to every interaction
Be confident implementing positive behaviour management strategies
Understand the importance of emotional regulation and restorative approaches
Have experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or attachment-related needs
Be reliable, resilient, and motivated by helping young people grow
What You’ll Receive:
At TeacherActive, we value your commitment and will support you every step of the way. You can expect:
Dedicated consultant support available 24/7
Access to free CPD training and progression opportunities via My-Progression
Competitive daily pay rates
Guaranteed Payment Scheme (subject to T&Cs)
Referral Bonus – earn up to £100 for every friend you refer (T&Cs apply)
PAYE payment – ensuring straightforward, fair, and transparent pay
If you’re ready to take on a role that’s challenging, rewarding, and truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services