Behaviour Support (Secondary)- Leeds

DATE POSTED

Subject

Behaviour

Job Branch & Location

South Yorkshire - Leeds

Job Setting & Role

Primary - Teacher
Supply
£95 - £105 PER DAY DEPENDENT UPON EXPERIENCE

About the role:

Justteachers are seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to join a local secondary school from September 2026. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the learning and development of students across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will assist teachers in delivering lessons, provide targeted support to individuals and small groups, and help manage behaviour to maintain a positive learning environment.

A key aspect of the role will also involve supporting students within the onsite provision, helping those who may require additional behavioural or emotional support to re-engage with education successfully.

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and structured lessons

 

 

  • Work with students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups to reinforce learning

 

 

  • Assist with classroom management and promote positive behaviour

 

 

  • Provide support to students with additional needs, including behavioural and emotional challenges

 

 

  • Help facilitate learning within the school’s onsite provision

 

 

  • Prepare and organise learning materials and resources

 

 

  • Monitor student progress and provide feedback to teaching staff

 

 

  • Supervise students during break/lunch duties when required

 

 

  • Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment

 

 

  • Uphold safeguarding and school policies at all times

 

Pre-requisites:

  • Previous experience working with young people (in a school or similar setting)
  • Strong behaviour management skills
  • Good communication and interpersonal abilities
  • A patient, flexible, and resilient approach
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
  • A genuine passion for supporting students’ learning and wellbeing
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)
  • Relevant TA qualification (desirable but not essential)
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

 

Job Reference: JT25BA150545

PLEASE APPLY BELOW, OR CALL US NOW ON 01274 905 440

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.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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