Learning Support Assistant (Behaviour Specialist) – Barwell

DATE POSTED

Subject

Special Education Needs

Job Branch & Location

East Midlands - Barwell

Job Setting & Role

Primary - Support
Supply
£90 - £110 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

Start Date: 18th March 2026 – Fixed until July 2026
A supportive infant school in the Barwell area is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work 1:1 with a pupil who presents with significant behavioural challenges. This role requires patience, resilience and a calm approach, supporting the child to regulate emotions, follow routines and access learning safely throughout the school day. Team Teach training is highly desirable, but full training can be provided for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with severe behavioural needs
  • Use de‑escalation strategies and consistent behaviour routines
  • Implement personalised behaviour and support plans
  • Work closely with the SENCO, class teacher and pastoral staff
  • Promote positive engagement and emotional regulation strategies
  • Maintain accurate notes and behaviour records

Pre-requisites:

  • Experience supporting pupils with behavioural or SEMH needs
  • Team Teach training (preferred, but training can be provided)
  • Calm, resilient and consistent approach
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to follow behaviour plans and safeguarding procedures
  • Enhanced DBS
Job Reference: JT25CB147692

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Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days, you can though still apply to be considered for similar roles that we have available.

Justteachers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the schools we support. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection processes are fair and conducted on the basis of merit, qualifications and abilities, against objective criteria. Policies ensure fair treatment, encourage diverse representation, support flexible working, and foster an inclusive environment free from harassment, with compliance often mandated by employment legislation. There shall be no discrimination against candidates because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
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