Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant We are working with some of our local Northampton schools to recruit for an experienced teaching assistant who is looking to support with behaviour in a primary setting. The role will be to…

Pay rate £95 – £105/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 3 September 2026

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Behaviour Support Assistant

We are working with some of our local Northampton schools to recruit for an experienced teaching assistant who is looking to support with behaviour in a primary setting. The role will be to work with students who need additional support with their behaviour including emotional regulations, social development and accessing the learning in the classroom. You will build a strong relationship with the children and become a consistent and positive figure for them to work alongside.

The role is open to part time / full time and there is flexibility on half or full day shifts. 

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone to make a positive difference and support students in achieving their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

- providing 1:1 support and small groups with students who require additional behaviour and emotional support

- build strong positive relationships with strong communcation

- be a consistent role model for the children

- follow the schools policies and expectations consistenly

- implement individual behaviour support 

- help children to become more confident and independent 

What We Offer

We can offer you welcoming and supportive schools, opportunities for professional development and consistent work in the same setting.

If you think this role will be suitable for you then please get in contact and we can discuss further details with you.

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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