Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant secondary school in Stockport seeks a Behaviour Support Assistant to foster a positive learning environment. The role involves supporting pupils with behavioural needs, collaborating with teachers and staff to implement strategies that enhance engagement while promoting self-regulation and social skills.

Benefits

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Experience supporting behaviour management in schools or similar settings.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
• Ability to remain calm and consistent under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils exhibiting challenging behaviour in classrooms and around school.
• Assist in the development of individual behaviour plans.
• Supervise pupils during lessons and breaks to reinforce positive conduct.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Problem-solving

Education

Appropriate qualifications and training

Job description

Location: Stockport
Pay: £89 – £95 per day
Start Date: ASAP

A busy and vibrant secondary school in Stockport requires a proactive Behaviour Support Assistant to help maintain a positive learning environment and support pupils with behavioural needs. You will work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams to implement strategies that encourage positive behaviour and improve pupil engagement.

• Supporting pupils who exhibit challenging behaviour in classrooms and around school

• Assisting in the development and delivery of individual behaviour plans and strategies

• Supervising pupils during lessons, breaks, and detention periods to reinforce positive conduct

• Liaising with teachers and pastoral staff to monitor pupil behaviour and progress

• Encouraging pupils to develop self-regulation, conflict resolution, and social skills

• Recording behaviour incidents and contributing to reports for parents and leadership teams

• Participating in training sessions on behaviour management, safeguarding, and restorative practices

• Previous experience supporting behaviour management in schools or similar settings

• Strong communication, patience, and resilience in dealing with challenging situations

• Ability to remain calm and consistent under pressure

• Positive, solution-focused attitude with a desire to help pupils improve

• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles

• Flexibility to support across different lessons and year groups

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with young people and wants to help create a safe and respectful school culture.

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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