Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in North Manchester from September. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, helping them regulate emotions and engage in learning throughout the day.

With a calm, proactive approach, you will work 1:1 and in small groups, building trusted relationships and collaborating with teachers to create a safe, supportive environment where every pupil can progress.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or understanding SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Confidence managing dysregulated behaviour.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to provide consistent 1:1 support and guidance.
• Full-time availability and commitment to a long-term position.
• Proactive and solution-focused attitude.
• Experience in SEMH, SEN or specialist education settings.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in and out of the classroom.
• Manage challenging behaviours using de‑escalation strategies.
• Encourage emotional regulation, resilience and positive social interactions.
• Build trusting relationships to support pupil development.
• Collaborate with teachers, SEN staff and school teams.
• Maintain a structured, safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Provide focused 1:1 support where required.

Skills

SEMH experience

Calm under pressure

Strong communication

1:1 support

Teamwork

Education

Team Teach training

Job description

Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school in North Manchester from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You'll play a vital role in helping pupils overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.

If you're calm under pressure, confident managing challenging behaviour, and committed to providing consistent support, we'd love to hear from you.

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to pupils who require additional emotional and behavioural guidance throughout the school day.

You will become a trusted adult figure, helping children navigate challenges, regulate their emotions, and engage positively with learning. Through patience, consistency, and understanding, you'll create a safe environment where pupils can thrive.

No two days will be the same, making this a highly rewarding role for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships and seeing real progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs both in and out of the classroom
• Manage and respond to challenging behaviours using effective de-escalation strategies
• Encourage emotional regulation, resilience, and positive social interactions
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to support their development
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and wider school teams
• Maintain a structured, safe, and nurturing learning environment
• Provide focused 1:1 support where required

We're looking for someone who can bring patience, empathy, and a proactive mindset to the role.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience supporting, or a strong understanding of, SEMH and behavioural needs
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Confidence managing dysregulated behaviour
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide consistent 1:1 support and guidance
• Full-time availability and commitment to a long-term position
• Proactive and solution-focused attitude
• Previous experience within SEMH, SEN, alternative provision, or specialist education settings
• Team Teach training (or willingness to complete training)

A long-term opportunity within a supportive and welcoming primary school.

Competitive weekly pay.

Access to ongoing training and professional development.

Support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant throughout your placement.

The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children who need it most.

If you're passionate about supporting children with SEMH needs and have the resilience, empathy, and confidence to help them succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

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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