Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Behaviour Teaching Assistant – Leeds
Pay: £92.56–£95 per day
Location: Leeds (LS9)
Job Type: Full-time | Long-term | Temporary – may lead into permanent for the right person
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

About the Role

Are you experienced in supporting children and young people with challenging behaviours? Do you have the patience, resilience and confidence to help pupils overcome barriers to learning?

Engage Education is recruiting a Behaviour Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist SEND school in Leeds, supporting primary and secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This is a rewarding but challenging role, ideal for someone who can build positive relationships with pupils, remain calm under pressure and use effective behaviour management strategies to support children and young people in reaching their full potential.

The Role – Behaviour Teaching Assistant

As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting primary and secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs and challenging behaviours.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and develop emotional regulation.
• Implementing behaviour management strategies to de-escalate challenging situations and promote positive behaviour.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils access learning in a safe and structured environment.
• Supporting pupils who may display emotional distress, frustration or difficulties managing their behaviour.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider school team to maintain consistency and provide appropriate support.
• Encouraging pupils to develop their confidence, social skills, resilience and independence.

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience supporting children or young people with challenging behaviours is essential.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have:

• Experience working with SEMH, behavioural needs or pupils who may display aggressive or disruptive behaviours.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach, with the ability to remain professional in challenging situations.
• Confidence implementing behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Experience in a school, specialist SEND provision, residential care, youth work or a similar support setting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and supporting pupils with additional needs.

Experience within a specialist SEND or SEMH setting would be advantageous.

About Engage Education

At Engage Education, we are committed to supporting education professionals throughout their careers.

When working with us, you can benefit from:

• Pay in line with national scales, with Agency Workers Regulations (AWR) compliance where applicable.
• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Your own dedicated recruitment consultant.
• A £50 Amazon voucher when you refer a friend who meets our referral scheme criteria.
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts and retail offers through our partners.

How to Apply

If you have experience managing challenging behaviours and are passionate about supporting pupils with SEMH needs, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply directly through the advert or contact Engage Education to discuss the opportunity further.

All applicants will be subject to the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check, before commencing work.

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