Behaviour Support Assistant

Monarch Education; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to work closely with a Year 2 pupil in a primary school setting. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on a child's development by providing tailored support and fostering a positive learning environment. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, helping the child engage with the curriculum and thrive academically. This long-term position, starting in September 2025, requires a calming presence and the ability to build trusting relationships. If you are passionate about education and making a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working 1:1 with pupils is beneficial.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and behavioural management in a KS1/primary setting.

Responsibilities

• Support a Year 2 child with classwork and daily activities.
• Defuse and redirect attention during disruptive behaviour.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication Skills

Empathy

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant - Bury (BL9)

Monarch Education are pleased to be working with a Bury based primary school, who are in search for a behaviour Support Assistant, to work 1:1 with a Year 2 child. This is a full-time opportunity Monday to Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm, supporting said child both in their classwork and throughout the day. The successful applicant will be required to register with Monarch Education, before an immediate start but the school are willing to wait a short period of time for the right person.

• Bury-based primary school, accessible by bus, tram or car (on-site parking),
• 1:1 position with the opportunity to make an impact on children's development
• Full time Monday-Friday
• Competitive rates of daily pay (£90 - £110)
• Long term vacancy - September 2025 start date
• Registration with Monarch Education required before an immediate start

The child can exhibit disruptive behaviour as a result of getting frustrated, having struggled to engage with the curriculum. The successful TA needs the skills to defuse and redirect attention accordingly. Senior leadership of this primary school strongly believe the pupil requires a calming presence to support them, keeping them on track with work while building a positive, trusting relationship with the child.

Applicants should be comfortable encouraging the child to become assimilated into the classroom environment. Experience working 1:1 with pupils is beneficial, and candidates must prove they have appropriate knowledge of safeguarding and behavioural management in a KS1/primary setting.

If you are interested, please respond to this advertisement and a member of the team will be in touch.