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Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel • Preston, Lancashire, England
30+ days ago
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Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

Start date: September 2026
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am – 3:30pm
Pay rate: £13.75 per hour
Contract: Full-time, ongoing

Are you passionate about supporting children who need additional guidance to thrive in school? A welcoming and supportive primary school in Preston is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join their team from September 2026.

About the Role:

We are looking for someone who can provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils who present challenging behaviour. You will work closely with teaching staff and the SEN team to help pupils regulate their emotions, engage positively in learning, and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Providing consistent behaviour support to pupils throughout the school day
  • Using de-escalation strategies and proactive behaviour management techniques
  • Supporting pupils emotionally and academically to improve engagement
  • Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCO, and external professionals
  • Contributing to behaviour plans and pupil progress reviews

Essential Requirements:

  • Previous experience supporting children with challenging behaviour
  • Ability to build trusting, positive relationships with pupils
  • Confident using behaviour management strategies
  • Calm, patient, and resilient approach
  • Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Join This School?

  • Supportive leadership and welcoming staff team
  • A rewarding role making a real impact on children’s lives
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities

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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