1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant

Job Description:

Make a Difference Every Day – Become a 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant!
Location: Corby/Kettering
Role: 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant
Competitive Pay | Based on Experience

Do you thrive under pressure, stay calm in a crisis, and have a natural gift for connecting with children who need that little bit of extra support? We’re looking for a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to work 1:1 with a child in a nurturing and inclusive primary school in Corby/Kettering.

This is a deeply rewarding position where you’ll work closely with one pupil, helping them feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. You'll play a vital role in their academic and emotional journey — building trust, managing behaviours positively, and encouraging their development every step of the way.

• Provide tailored 1:1 behavioural and emotional support

• Help implement effective behaviour intervention strategies

• Support emotional regulation and social skill-building

• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies

• Build strong, trusting relationships with the child and their family

• Experience supporting children with behavioural or emotional needs

• A calm, consistent, and empathetic approach to challenging situations

• Excellent communication and de-escalation skills

• Resilience, patience, and a commitment to inclusion

• Team Teach or similar training is a bonus (but not essential)

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.

If you're passionate about supporting children to overcome barriers and reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you!

Make a real difference – become a trusted mentor and role model as a 1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant in Corby!

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.