Behaviour Support Staff Primary & Secondary Schools (Supply Work)

Job description

Location: Various Primary & Secondary Schools
Pay: Daily rate (weekly pay)
Start: Immediate / Ongoing

We are an independent supply agency working with a range of primary and secondary schools, providing dedicated staff to support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs.

We are currently seeking confident, resilient and proactive individuals to work with children and young people who present with challenging behaviour across both primary and secondary settings. This is a rewarding role for those who are passionate about making a real difference in students engagement, wellbeing, and learning outcomes.

About the Role:

• Supporting pupils with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (SEMH)
• Working 1:1 with students or supporting small groups
• Assisting in managing behaviour both in and out of the classroom
• Helping pupils regulate emotions and re-engage with learning
• Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SEN departments
• Placements across mainstream schools, SEN provisions, and behaviour hubs

What Were Looking For:

• Experience working with children or young people (school experience desirable but not essential)
• Backgrounds in youth work, sports coaching, care, mentoring, security, or similar roles are highly transferable
• Confidence in managing challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent and professional manner
• A resilient, patient and positive approach
• Strong ability to build rapport and trust with pupils

Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply we can assist)
• Two professional references covering the last two years
• Right to work in the UK

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Weekly pay
• Flexible supply work to suit your availability
• Opportunities for long-term and temp-to-perm placements
• Ongoing support from our agency team

If youre looking for a role where you can have a genuine impact on young peoples lives while working flexibly across education settings, we would love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Derby

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Published at

12-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English