Behaviour Support Practitioner New

Via Teaching Personnel | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Teaching Personnel are proud to be working in partnership with a specialist behaviour unit to recruit resilient, compassionate and trauma‑informed Behaviour Support Practitioners.

This is a role for someone who understands that behaviour is communication - and that while some days can be demanding, the impact you make can be truly life‑changing.
No two days are the same, and every day matters.

The setting is a highly specialised behaviour unit supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom also have Additional Learning Needs (ALN).

Pupils may:

• Have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences
• Display behaviours that may be out of the norm
• Become dysregulated due to environmental or emotional triggers

The environment is structured, nurturing and child‑centred, with a strong focus on:

• Emotional regulation and co‑regulation
• De‑escalation and positive handling strategies
• Use of safe spaces away from triggers
• Relationship‑based, trauma‑informed practice

Staff work closely together to provide consistent support, boundaries and reassurance throughout the school day.

As a Behaviour Support Practitioner, you will:

• Support pupils on a 1:1 and small‑group basis
• Respond confidently and calmly to challenging and high‑intensity behaviours
• Remove pupils from triggering environments when required
• Support pupils to re‑regulate emotions using trauma‑informed strategies
• Help pupils return to learning when they are ready
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils who struggle to engage
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and support teams
• Be a steady, reassuring presence during moments of distress or overwhelm

⚠️ This role can be challenging - pupils may exhibit behaviours that require patience, consistency and emotional resilience. However, for the right person, the rewards far outweigh the challenges.

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have experience working with SEMH and/or ALN
• Have a trauma‑informed background (education, care, youth work, mental health, or similar)
• Understand behaviour as a form of communication
• Can remain calm, reflective and resilient under pressure
• ❤️ Are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
• Have experience in PRUs, specialist settings or behaviour units (desirable)

This role is ideal for those who want to make a genuine difference, not just deliver lessons.

Working through Teaching Personnel means you'll receive:

• ‍ A dedicated consultant who understands specialist education
• Access to exclusive CPD and specialist training
• Weekly pay
• ⏰ Flexible working options where possible
• Ongoing pastoral and professional support
• Opportunities to progress into long‑term or permanent positions

We take pride in matching the right people to the right settings, ensuring p