Behaviour Support in School

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bolton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Consultant support

Professional development

Long-term opportunities

Flexible local schools

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to work within a Bolton school on a full-time basis. You will support pupils with behavioural and SEMH needs and help promote positive behaviour in and out of the classroom.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, collaboration with teachers and pastoral teams, and fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in schools, care, youth work, sports coaching, or similar settings.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support to pupils.
• Support students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.
• Encourage engagement, attendance, and participation in learning.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams.
• Foster a safe, positive, and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Driving licence

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential? Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to work within a supportive school in Bolton on a full-time basis.

• Position: Behaviour Support Assistant
• Location: Bolton
• Hours: Monday to Friday, term-time only
• Contract: Full-time
• Start Date: ASAP
• Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle essential

You will be working closely with students who require additional behavioural and emotional support within the school setting. The successful candidate will help promote positive behaviour, build strong relationships with pupils, and support them both in and out of the classroom.

• Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support to pupils.
• Support students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.
• Encourage engagement, attendance, and participation in learning.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams.
• Foster a safe, positive, and nurturing learning environment.

• Experience working with children or young people in schools, care, youth work, sports coaching, or similar settings.
• Confident managing challenging behaviour in a calm and professional manner.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient, patient, and proactive approach.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Access to professional development and training courses.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment.
• Flexible and rewarding work within local schools.

If you are looking to make a positive difference in the lives of young people and have the passion and resilience to support students with behavioural needs, 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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