Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly PAYE pay

Free SEMH training

Long-term and flexible opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is working with SEMH schools across South Manchester to recruit Behaviour Support Assistants who can help pupils re-engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes.

If you have experience in care, youth work, mentoring or coaching, you could be a great fit. You’ll work with teachers and pastoral staff, deliver 1:1 and small‑group interventions, and help create a safe, inclusive learning environment. DBS checks and safeguarding training are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in SEMH settings.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Willingness to undertake safeguarding and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges.
• Deliver 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Help create a safe, structured, inclusive learning environment.
• Work alongside teachers, pastoral teams and support staff.
• Contribute to ongoing wellbeing and engagement.

Skills

Education and Teaching Support

Youth Work and Mentoring

Residential Care and Support Work

Psychology and Education Graduates

Sports Coaching and Community Support

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant

South Manchester

Teaching Personnel is working with a number of SEMH schools, alternative provisions, and specialist settings across South Manchester to recruit Behaviour Support Assistants.

Whether you're already working in education or have experience in care, youth work, mentoring, support work, or coaching, we can help you find a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference.

What Does the Role Involve?

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you'll support pupils who may face social, emotional, and mental health challenges, helping them re-engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes.

You could be:

• Supporting pupils with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges
• Building positive, trusting relationships
• Delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions
• Supporting behaviour regulation and emotional wellbeing
• Creating a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
• Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams, and support staff

Why Register with Teaching Personnel?

By applying now, you'll be ahead of the competition and ready for September opportunities as schools return.

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Free CPD and specialist SEMH training
• Long-term, permanent, and flexible opportunities
• Dedicated local consultants who understand SEMH settings
• Ongoing support throughout your placement
• Excellent routes into long-term careers within education

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Education and Teaching Support
• Youth Work and Mentoring
• Residential Care and Support Work
• Psychology and Education Graduates
• Sports Coaching and Community Support

You'll be a great fit if you are patient, resilient, passionate about supporting young people.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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