1:1 Behaviour Support Specialist – Primary

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay rates

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities across primary schools

Ongoing support throughout placement

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting confident and resilient Behaviour Support Assistants to provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils within primary schools across Manchester. The role supports children with behavioural and emotional needs, helping them engage with learning and build confidence.

Ideal candidates will have UK school experience, de-escalation skills, and a patient, proactive approach. Long-term opportunities with consistent consultant support are available.

Qualifications

• Recent experience supporting children with behavioural needs in a UK school or similar setting.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour with positive strategies and de-escalation techniques.
• Able to remain calm, patient and consistent under pressure.
• Understanding importance of boundaries and relationship-building with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
• Build positive and consistent relationships with individual pupils.
• Support the implementation of behaviour plans and individual strategies.
• Identify potential triggers and respond appropriately.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques.
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions and unstructured times.
• Encourage emotional regulation, independence and positive choices.
• Help pupils remain engaged with classroom activities.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff.
• Feed back on pupil behaviour, engagement and progress.

Skills

Behavioural support

De-escalation techniques

Positive behaviour strategies

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting confident and resilient Behaviour Support Assistants to provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils within primary schools across Manchester. The role supports children with behavioural and emotional needs, helping them engage with learning and build confidence.

Ideal candidates will have UK school experience, de-escalation skills, and a patient, proactive approach. Long-term opportunities with consistent consultant support are available.