Mental Health & Behaviour Support

Mental Health & Behaviour Support (Supply) – Secondary Schools

Agency: Teaching PersonnelLocation: NorthumberlandStart Date: ASAP / September 2026Contract: Long term – potential to go permanentHours: Full-time and part-time availablePay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are working closely with secondary schools in Northumberland to recruit a Mental Health & Behaviour Support Practitioner to start ideally as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting young people with behavioural, emotional, and social needs.

You will work with pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, providing targeted behaviour support to help students engage positively with learning and school life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support
• Support students with challenging behaviour, SEMH needs, or additional learning barriers
• Implement behaviour management strategies and individual support plans
• Assist with de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies
• Support pupils in classrooms, intervention spaces, or alternative provision settings
• Work collaboratively with teaching, pastoral, and SEN teams
• Monitor and report on student behaviour and engagement
• Promote a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

• Experience working with children or young people (education, youth work, care, or similar)
• Level 2+ Qualification in Education / Health Care or related
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Resilient, calm, and adaptable approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people

Desirable:

• Experience in a secondary school or SEMH setting
• Knowledge of behaviour support strategies and trauma-informed practice
• Team Teach or positive handling training
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Youth Work, Psychology, Education)

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a wide range of local schools and placements
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Competitive pay rates paid weekly
• Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training
• Dedicated consultant support
• All pay rates include statutory holiday pay

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