Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant in Altrincham to support students with additional behavioral needs. This full-time role starts in January 2026 and involves working closely with students to implement behavior management strategies and foster an inclusive environment. Candidates should possess interpersonal skills and a commitment to enhancing students' emotional and social development. The role offers approximately £95 per day dependent on experience, with potential for permanent placement after a temporary position.

Benefits

FREE child protection and preventive duty training

Potential for permanent role

Access to staff car park

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with behavioral issues is beneficial.
• The ability to build relationships is crucial.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are a must.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with challenging behaviors with patience and compassion.
• Work closely with students to implement behavior management strategies.
• Support students in their development through individual behavior plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Understanding of behaviour management techniques

Patience

Compassion

Job description

Role- Behaviour Support Assistant

Location - Altrincham

Teaching Personnel are currently requiring a Secondary Behaviour Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive team and help support many students. This role offers full time hours and will be looking to start in January 2026, it is a great opportunity to support students with additional behavioural needs in classroom and social settings. The school is situated in central Manchester making it central to various public transport links and there is also access to the staff car park.

The pay for this role will be around £95 per day dependent on experience.

Job Requirements

Previous experience supporting children and young people with behavioural issues is beneficial but not essential. The ability to build relationships is crucial and also excellent interpersonal skills is a must. It is important to have a strong understanding of behaviour management techniques and the ability to work well as a team.

Job Duties

This role may involve dealing with challenging behaviours, so it is important to have patience and compassion. The assistant will work closely with students to provide support with implementing behaviour management strategies whilst providing an inclusive and positive learning environment. You will be responsible to implement individual behaviour plans and support students in their development.

If you are passionate about supporting students’ emotional and social development then this role could be a great fit for you!

Please submit your CV below to be considered!

Additional Information

• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
• Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education” this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
• We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and preventive duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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