Behaviour Support Assistant - SEMH School; Primary
Listed on 2026-10-27
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counseling & Student Support, Elementary School
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Behaviour Support Assistant - SEMH School (Primary Age)
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Pay rate: £103 - £125 per day (depending on experience)
Start date: ASAP
Contract type: Temporary with long-term and permanent opportunities
Working pattern: Full-time / Part-time
Teaching Personnel are working with a specialist SEMH primary school in Stoke-on-Trent seeking Behaviour Support Assistants to join their team.
Many of the pupils require patient, consistent adults who can build positive relationships and help them engage in learning and school life.
Experience we'd love to see:- SEMH support
- Behaviour support
- Youth work
- Residential care
- Children's support work
- Sports coaching
- SEND support
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Helping children regulate emotions and behaviour
- Encouraging engagement in learning
- Supporting positive behaviour strategies
- Building confidence and resilience
- Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff
- Experience supporting children or young people
- Calm, resilient and nurturing approach
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships
- DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
- Specialist SEMH experience
- Ongoing CPD and training
- Supportive school environment
- Long-term career opportunities
- Competitive daily pay rates
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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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