Behaviour Support Practitioner-Gateshead

Location: Gateshead
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-time 
Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

Teaching Personnel are working closely with secondary schools across Gateshead to recruit enthusiastic and dedicated Behaviour Support Practitioners to start as soon as possible.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people with behavioural, emotional and social needs.

You will work with pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, providing targeted 1:1 and small group behaviour support to help students engage positively with learning and school life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support.
• Support students with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs and additional learning barriers.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and individual support plans.
• Assist with de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies.
• Support pupils in classrooms, intervention spaces and alternative provision settings.
• Work collaboratively with teaching, pastoral and SEN teams.
• Monitor and report on student behaviour and engagement.
• Promote a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.

Essential Requirements

• Experience working in UK schools or educational provisions.
• Experience working with children or young people (education, youth work, care or similar)
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Resilient, calm and adaptable approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in a secondary school or SEMH setting.
• Knowledge of behaviour support strategies and trauma-informed practice.
• Team Teach or positive handling training.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Youth Work, Psychology or Education).

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a wide range of local schools and placements across Gateshead.
• Flexible work to suit your availability.
• Competitive pay rates, paid weekly.
• Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training.
• Opportunities for long-term placements with the potential to secure permanent positions.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in young people's lives and have the skills and experience to support pupils with additional behavioural needs, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to join Teaching Personnel and explore exciting opportunities in schools across Gateshead.

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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.
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