Behaviour Support Assistant

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

Job summary

A well-respected secondary school in the BL4 area is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to join their supportive team. This role focuses on assisting students with behavioral challenges, ensuring their integration and emotional well-being during school hours. The ideal candidate will have a resilient and empathetic nature, experience in relevant fields, and a strong commitment to making a positive impact in the school community.

Benefits

Ongoing training in behaviour management

Supportive pastoral team

Community-focused school culture

Potential option to make the role permanent

Qualifications

• Experience in youth work, mentoring, or care.
• Experience with students facing SEMH challenges.
• Calm and confident approach.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioral, emotional, or social difficulties.
• Build trusting relationships to encourage progress.
• Assist students in reintegrating into lessons after incidents.

Skills

Strong communication

De-escalation skills

Proactive

Resilient

Empathetic

Job description

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Behaviour Support Assistant – Make a Difference Every Day | Secondary School in BL4

Location: BL4 area (Farnworth / Kearsley)
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner)
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, term-time only
Pay: £85–£100 per day (dependent on experience)

Do you have a calm, confident approach and a genuine desire to support young people who face behavioural challenges?

We’re working with a well-respected secondary school in the BL4 area, known for its inclusive ethos and strong pastoral care, to recruit a Behaviour Support Assistant. This role is ideal for someone with experience in youth work, mentoring, care, or schools — or someone who’s naturally resilient, patient, and passionate about helping students reach their potential.

What you’ll be doing:

Supporting students with behavioural, emotional, or social difficulties, both in class and in dedicated support areas.

Building positive, trusting relationships that encourage progress and self-regulation.

Helping students reintegrate into lessons following incidents or time out.

Working closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams.

Contributing to a calm, safe school environment that prioritises wellbeing and respect.

Experience working with young people, particularly those with SEMH needs or behaviour support requirements.

A proactive, solution-focused approach.

Strong communication and de-escalation skills.

A resilient and empathetic personality who can model positive behaviour.

Someone reliable, consistent, and committed to long-term impact.

What the school offers:

A supportive pastoral team and excellent behaviour policies.

Ongoing training in behaviour management and safeguarding.

A clear structure and expectations, with room to grow professionally.

A community-focused school culture in the heart of BL4.

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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.
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