Behavioural Teaching Assistant

Behaviour and Intervention Officer | Key Stage 3 | SEN & Behavioural Needs | Derby, DE1 | £110 - £130/day | Long Term to Permanent | ASAP

LTF Recruitment are working in partnership with a thriving secondary school in Derby City Centre to appoint a Behaviour and Intervention Officer to support Key Stage 3 students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs. This pivotal role will focus on designing and implementing targeted interventions that promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and academic progress.

What to expect from the school:

• Competitive pay rates and incentive days off
• Relationships between staff are based on mutual respect and developmental feedback
• Supportive and successful leadership with a strong and clear strategy for the future
• Staff are empowered to take control of their roles with clear guidance and a supportive open-door policy
• Regular staff social events are organised during the academic year
• Free tea and coffee and free school meals when on lunch duty.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate intervention strategies within a designated Learning Hub for KS3 students.
• Deliver structured 1:1 and small group interventions tailored to behavioural and emotional development needs.
• Collaborate with SENCOs, pastoral leaders, and teaching staff to embed positive behaviour frameworks across the curriculum.
• Take responsibility for managing behaviour and emotional support plans, monitoring student progress and adapting strategies where needed.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with students, using a trauma-informed and restorative approach.

Requirements:

• A confident, proactive, and empathetic individual who thrives in a student-centred role.
• Proven experience supporting students with SEN and behavioural challenges, particularly within Key Stage 3.
• A qualification in education, Psychology, Behaviour Support, Youth Work, or a related field is advantageous.
• Competent ICT skills with an ability to track, record, and analyse intervention impact.
• Strong de-escalation techniques and experience managing challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.
• A deep understanding of SEMH and the ability to implement restorative and therapeutic approaches.

Why Choose Long Term Futures?

• Competitive daily rates (£110-£130).
• Regular CPD and training tailored to intervention and behavioural support roles.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
• Clear progression routes into pastoral leadership or SEN support roles.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone committed to transforming the lives of young people through consistent, compassionate support. If you are passionate about behaviour intervention and have the experience to drive positive change, we'd love to hear from you!

Interviews and trial days are underway now.
Apply now by submitting your CV, or contact Jimmy at Long Term Futures for more information.

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