Behaviour Support Assistant

Job Title:
Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant – SEMH

Gateshead | Full-Time | Immediate Start

Pay Scale: £90‑100 a day

Are you passionate about supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to join a well‑regarded specialist school in Gateshead. You will support pupils with SEMH needs
, many of whom have experienced trauma, anxiety, attachment difficulties or mental health challenges.

The school offers a safe, calm and structured environment
, underpinned by trauma‑informed practice and strong pastoral care, where pupils are supported to rebuild trust and re‑engage with education.

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups
• Helping young people manage emotions and behaviour
• Using consistent, calm de‑escalation strategies
• Building meaningful, trusting relationships
• Supporting learning and classroom engagement
• Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team

• Experienced in working with children or young people
• Patient, empathetic and resilient
• Confident supporting emotional and behavioural needs
• Committed to making a positive difference

• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Free access to CPD and SEMH training
• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN consultant
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent roles

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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’ which 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.