Behaviour Support Practitioner

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated specialist consultant

Free CPD and training including traumA

Long-term placements and permanent op­

Competitive weekly pay

Inclusive schools prioritise wellbeing

Job summary

Teaching Personnel operates across South Manchester to recruit Behaviour Support Practitioners for SEMH schools, alternative provisions and specialist education environments. The role focuses on building safe, understood, and ready-to-learn pupils in diverse settings.

You'll support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, work 1:1 or in the classroom, and collaborate with teachers and specialists to promote engagement and progress.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people (education, care, youth work or similar)
• Availability Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Confidence in managing behaviour and emotional needs
• A calm, resilient and proactive attitude
• A genuine passion for supporting social, emotional and academic development
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or within the classroom
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Encouraging communication, confidence and engagement
• Supporting pupils through routines, transitions and challenges
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and specialists
• Gaining experience across diverse and supportive educational settings

Job description

Behaviour Support Practitioner

South Manchester | Flexible Opportunities

Be the steady support that helps young people move forward.

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Behaviour Support Practitioners to work across a range of specialist settings, including SEMH schools, alternative provisions and specialist education environments throughout East Manchester.

This is meaningful work where relationships matter, progress is personal, and every day brings new challenges and new rewards.

Your Role

You'll work closely with pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them feel safe, understood and ready to learn. Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or within the classroom
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Encouraging communication, confidence and engagement
• Supporting pupils through routines, transitions and challenges
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and specialists
• Gaining experience across diverse and supportive educational settings

Your presence, consistency and approach will play a vital role in helping pupils reengage with education.

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

We value the people who do the work — and we invest in you.

When you join us, you'll receive:

• A dedicated specialist consultant who understands SEMH and local provisions
• FREE CPD and training, including traumainformed practice, behaviour support and safeguarding
• Access to longterm placements and permanent opportunities
• Competitive weekly pay with reliable, open communication
• Placement in inclusive schools that prioritise wellbeing and positive relationships

Is This Role Right for You?

You're likely to thrive if you have:

• Experience supporting children or young people (education, care, youth work or similar)
• Availability Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Confidence in managing behaviour and emotional needs
• A calm, resilient and proactive attitude
• A genuine passion for supporting social, emotional and academic development
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for a role where your support can change a young person's day, and sometimes their direction, we'd love to hear from you.