Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a specialist secondary provision in Bury that supports pupils who require an alternative approach to learning.

This role involves building strong relationships with pupils, supporting students in lessons and around the school, and helping create a safe, inclusive learning environment throughout the day.

If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting students both in lessons and around the school
• Encouraging engagement, confidence and positive attitudes to learning
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours with confidence and professionalism
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to support individual pupil needs
• Acting as a positive role model and consistent presence throughout the school day
• Helping create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment

Job description

Behaviour Classroom Support Assistant

Bury | Full-Time |

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Do you have the resilience, confidence and determination to support young people who may have experienced significant challenges in education?

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a specialist secondary provision in Bury that supports pupils who require an alternative approach to learning. The school is committed to helping young people rebuild confidence, develop positive relationships and achieve success both in education and beyond.

This is not your typical Teaching Assistant role. Every day brings new challenges, new achievements and genuine opportunities to transform a young person's future.

What You'll Be Doing

Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils

Supporting students both in lessons and around the school

Encouraging engagement, confidence and positive attitudes to learning

Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviours with confidence and professionalism

Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to support individual pupil needs

Acting as a positive role model and consistent presence throughout the school day

Helping create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Is confident managing behaviours that may challenge
• Can remain calm, professional and solution-focused under pressure
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Is proactive and able to use their initiative
• Is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
• Has experience within education, youth work, care, SEMH, SEND, sports coaching or similar settings (desirable but not essential)

Why This Role?

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants more than just a classroom support role. The successful candidate will become part of a dedicated team helping young people overcome barriers, develop confidence and achieve outcomes they never thought possible.

If you're the type of person who builds rapport quickly, thrives on making a positive impact and isn't afraid of a challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today

Join a supportive and welcoming team where relationships come first, every day is different, and the work you do genuinely changes lives.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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