Location: Northampton 

Hours: Full-time (Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 15:30)

Environment: SEN Specialist Provision (KS3 & KS4)

Are you a resilient, positive, and dedicated individual ready to champion the success of vulnerable young people? Teaching Personnel is seeking a confident Behaviour Support Worker to join a specialized education team in Northampton.

This isn't just a job in a classroom—it’s a chance to be a mentor and a steady presence for students aged 11–16. You will help Key Stage 3 and 4 students navigate complex social, emotional, and academic hurdles, with the ultimate goal of helping them reintegrate into education or transition successfully into adulthood.

Your Responsibilities

• Empower Learning: Work 1:1 or in small groups to drive meaningful academic and emotional breakthroughs.
• Plan & Collaborate: Support teaching staff in crafting inclusive activities and developing individualized support plans.
• Behaviour Mentoring: Use positive reinforcement and proven de-escalation strategies (such as Team Teach) to manage challenging behaviours with empathy.
• Track Progress: Monitor and document student milestones, ensuring every "small win" is recognized and celebrated.
• Community Liaison: Act as a vital link between the school, families, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to student welfare.

Requirements

• Experience: A proven background supporting children or young adults with SEND or complex behavioural needs.
• Qualifications: Ideally Team Teach trained (or a genuine willingness to undergo training).
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a calm, professional "poker face" under pressure.
• Compliance: * An Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).
• Full Right to Work in the UK and a minimum of 3 months UK residency.
• Overseas criminal clearance where applicable.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

When you join the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, you aren't just getting a placement; you’re gaining a partner in your career. Benefit from competitive daily rates in Northamptonshire, a dedicated local consultant who understands the area, and ongoing professional development tailored to those looking to grow in SEN, Social Work, or Educational Psychology.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today to start your journey in Northampton!

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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.