Behaviour Support Assistant

Stockport Nub News; Stockport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockport Nub News seeks a Learning Support Assistant to support SEMH students in a secondary SEND setting in Stockport. The role involves 1:1 and small group support within a specialist provision, with a strong team and excellent resources.

The ideal candidate is resilient, patient, and ready to adapt to changing needs, helping pupils engage, regulate emotions, and achieve positive outcomes. Long-term opportunities and a permanent path may arise.

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to reach their full potential.
• Resilient, patient, and confident managing behaviours that challenge.
• Flexible and quick-thinking in a dynamic school environment.
• A strong team player with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Working within a specialist provision and across the wider school as required.
• Supporting pupils through periods of deregulation in a calm and consistent manner.
• Adapting quickly to changing situations and student needs.
• Promoting engagement, emotional regulation, and positive outcomes.

Skills

Resilience

Patience

Team player

Flexible

Behaviour management

Job description

Learning Support Assistant - SEMH (Secondary SEND School)

• Location: Stockport
• Type: Temp
• Salary: 26400 Annual
• Salary: £450 - £550 per week (depending on experience)
• Contract: Full-time, Term-time only
• Long-term role with permanent opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? Do you have the resilience and adaptability to thrive in a specialist SEMH environment? We are currently recruiting for a Learning Support Assistant to join a well‑resourced and highly supportive secondary SEND school in Stockport. The school has an excellent reputation, outstanding provisions for its students, and a welcoming, knowledgeable team who are committed to making a real difference.

The Role

• Supporting students with SEMH needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Working within a specialist provision and across the wider school as required
• Supporting pupils through periods of deregulation in a calm and consistent manner
• Adapting quickly to changing situations and student needs
• Promoting engagement, emotional regulation, and positive outcomes

About You

• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people to reach their full potential
• Resilient, patient, and confident managing behaviours that challenge
• Flexible and quick-thinking in a dynamic school environment
• A strong team player with a proactive approach
• Ideal experience:
  • Residential care / children's homes
  • Foster care or family support
  • Youth work, mentoring, or coaching
  • Sports, behaviour support, or alternative provision settings

What's on offer

• £450-£550 per week (depending on experience)
• Full-time, term-time only role starting in September
• Long-term opportunity with potential for a permanent contract
• A fantastic school environment with excellent resources and support
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced and dedicated team

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine impact in a school that truly invests in both its students and staff.

Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.