Behaviour Support Assistant – SEMH (Primary)

Aspire People; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities in mainstream Primary/Sェ

Opportunities within SEND settings

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking resilient and engaging individuals to support primary pupils with SEMH and related needs. The role focuses on emotional regulation, behaviour support, and building trusting relationships with students and staff.

Experience in youth work or coaching is valuable, and there is a strong emphasis on consistency, boundaries, and advocacy for learners who face barriers to education. Positions are full-time with ongoing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEMH or SEND support preferred.
• Experience with youth work, sports coaching, or mentoring is advantageous.
• Willingness to work in mainstream Primary and SEND settings.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to re-engage positively with classroom learning.
• Develop emotional regulation strategies for pupils.
• Recognise triggers and manage difficult situations.
• Build confidence, resilience and independence in pupils.
• Develop positive relationships with adults and peers in school.
• Help pupils access learning when concentration or regulation creates a barrier.

Skills

Relationship building

Resilience

Boundary setting

Communication

Education

Graduates with relevant experience

Job description

Aspire People is seeking resilient and engaging individuals to support primary pupils with SEMH and related needs. The role focuses on emotional regulation, behaviour support, and building trusting relationships with students and staff.

Experience in youth work or coaching is valuable, and there is a strong emphasis on consistency, boundaries, and advocacy for learners who face barriers to education. Positions are full-time with ongoing opportunities.