Teaching Assistant - Behaviour Support

Job Description:

Teaching Assistant – Behaviour Support
 Location: Arnold, Nottinghamshire
 Full-Time | Term Time Only | Monday to Friday
 Competitive Daily Rate | Paid via PAYE
 Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Available

Are you confident managing behaviour and passionate about helping students re-engage with education?

TeacherActive is working closely with a supportive school in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, which caters to students with a range of behavioural, emotional, and social needs. The school is seeking a Teaching Assistant with strong behaviour management skills to support students who may present with challenging behaviours due to SEMH or SEND needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help learners develop confidence, emotional regulation, and focus, in a nurturing and structured school environment—with a clear pathway to a permanent role for the right person.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with behavioural needs

• De-escalate challenging situations and promote positive behaviour strategies

• Support class teachers with behaviour management and engagement

• Assist in creating a calm, consistent, and safe learning environment

• Work in line with personalised support plans and EHCP targets

• Experience working with young people who display challenging behaviour or SEMH needs

• A calm, assertive, and consistent approach to managing behaviour

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

• An understanding of safeguarding, behaviour support strategies, and positive reinforcement

• (Desirable) Experience working in a PRU, SEN school, or alternative provision

• A dedicated consultant to guide you throughout your placement

• Access to free CPD via our My-Progression training platform

• Access to our Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)

• Competitive daily pay – paid weekly via PAYE, with no hidden charges

• £100 referral bonus when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)

• 24/7 support from our experienced, friendly team

Looking to make a real impact through behaviour support in education?
Apply now to join a passionate and professional team in Arnold.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.