Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Blackpool, England Jun 23, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Contract Permanent

Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant focuses on this is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is active, sporty, and hands-on, and who can confidently support pupils with challenging behaviours.

What the role involves

  • This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is active, sporty, and hands-on, and who can confidently support pupils with challenging behaviours.
  • Working closely with teaching staff to support learning and emotional development.

Skills and requirements

  • Has experience working with children or young people (school, coaching, youth work, etc.).
  • All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Confirmed role details

  • PR6 | Full-time.
  • All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
  • In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Candidate fit

  • Managing and responding to challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent manner.
  • Building strong, positive relationships with pupils.
  • Has a sporty, energetic, and proactive approach.

Additional role context

  • We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school based in PR6.
  • Supporting students with SEMH needs both in and out of the classroom.
  • Encouraging engagement through practical and physical activities.
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