1:1 Pupil Support

2 days ago

Cramlington, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Location: Cramlington, Northumberland
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time (Mon–Fri, Term Time Only)
Pay: £90 – £100 per day (depending on experience)

Support. Safeguard. Engage. Make a Difference.

Teaching Personnel are seeking a resilient, proactive Learning Support Assistant to work on a 1:1 basis with a secondary school pupil displaying challenging behaviour.

This is a full-time position based in a welcoming secondary school in Cramlington, ideal for someone passionate about inclusion, behaviour support, and making a real impact in a young person’s life.

About the Role

As a dedicated 1:1 LSA, your role will focus on helping the pupil stay safe, supported, and engaged throughout the school day. You'll work closely with teaching staff, pastoral leads, and the school’s SEN team to deliver personalised support and build a strong, trusting relationship with the student.

Key Responsibilities

Provide consistent 1:1 behaviour support throughout the school day
Ensure the pupil is safeguarded and supported emotionally and physically
De-escalate incidents calmly and professionally using appropriate strategies
Encourage engagement with lessons and support re-integration into the classroom
Deliver personalised interventions to support emotional regulation and social skills
Maintain clear communication with staff, SENCOs, and parents/carers
Monitor and report behaviour patterns, progress, and concerns accurately
What We’re Looking For

Experience working with young people with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour (school-based preferred)
Calm, confident, and consistent approach to behaviour management
A patient, empathetic nature with the ability to build strong rapport
A good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
Ability to work collaboratively with school staff and external agencies
Team Teach or other de-escalation training is highly desirable (but not essential)
Requirements

Right to work in the UK
Must have experience working in a UK school or educational setting
Enhanced Child Workforce DBS (on the Update Service or willingness to apply)
Relevant experience or qualifications (e.g. Behaviour Support, Youth Work, SEN) preferred
Availability to start immediately and commit to a full-time role
Interested? Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting young people with behaviour needs and want to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to:
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Early applications are encouraged as the school is looking to appoint as soon as possible.

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.

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