Behaviour Support Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Bolton le Sands; On-site; GBP 12,915 - 18,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE rates

Free professional development via The

Dedicated consultant support

Long‑term and permanent opportunities

Career advice and interview prep

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to work in a supportive primary school in the Bolton area. You will support pupils with behavioural needs, collaborating with teachers and pastoral staff to implement behaviour plans and help learners engage effectively in classroom activities.

The role emphasises building positive relationships, emotional regulation and safeguarding, with opportunities for long‑term or permanent roles and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with behavioural needs.
• Calm, patient and professional in challenging situations.
• Builds positive and trusting relationships.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexible, reliable and committed to improving outcomes for children.
• Holds an enhanced DBS or is willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Implementing behaviour support plans and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Encouraging emotional regulation and resilience.
• Helping pupils access classroom learning successfully.
• Promoting positive behaviour and social skills.
• Working collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff.
• Recording progress and communicating effectively with the wider team.
• Maintaining high safeguarding standards at all times.

Skills

Experience with behavioural needs

Calm under pressure

Excellent communication

Education

Enhanced DBS clearance

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant – Bolton

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a resilient and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to work within a supportive primary school in the Bolton area. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils who require additional guidance to manage their behaviour, develop positive relationships and engage successfully in learning.

Working closely with teachers, the SENDCO and pastoral staff, you will help pupils overcome barriers to learning by providing consistent support, encouragement and positive behaviour strategies. Every day is different, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships and making a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Implementing behaviour support plans and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Encouraging emotional regulation and resilience.
• Helping pupils access classroom learning successfully.
• Promoting positive behaviour and social skills.
• Working collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff.
• Recording progress and communicating effectively with the wider team.
• Maintaining high safeguarding standards at all times.

We're Looking for Someone Who

• Has experience supporting children or young people with behavioural needs.
• Remains calm, patient and professional in challenging situations.
• Builds positive and trusting relationships.
• Has excellent communication skills.
• Is flexible, reliable and committed to improving outcomes for children.
• Holds an enhanced DBS or is willing to obtain one.

Tradewind Recruitment Offers

• Competitive daily rates through PAYE.
• Free professional development via The National College.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Long‑term and permanent opportunities.
• Ongoing career advice and interview preparation.

If you're looking for a rewarding Behaviour Support role in a primary school, apply today through Tradewind Recruitment.