Behaviour Support Specialist – Secondary School Impact

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a Behaviour Support Assistant for a mainstream secondary school in Wythenshawe, Manchester. The role focuses on behavioural and pastoral support across KS3/KS4 to improve engagement, attendance and conduct.

The role is full-time with immediate start and a temporary to permanent pathway. Successful candidates will have experience with children, strong communication skills, and safeguarding awareness. DBS update or willingness to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience within education, youth work, coaching, mentoring, care, or support settings is desirable.
• Strong communication skills.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Safeguarding Training within the last 12 months (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support.
• Support behaviour management and emotional regulation.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Encourage engagement and attendance.
• Work alongside teaching and pastoral staff.
• Promote positive behaviour around school.
• Support students in and out of lessons.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Patience

Resilience

Education

Experience in education/child work

Job description

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a Behaviour Support Assistant for a mainstream secondary school in Wythenshawe, Manchester. The role focuses on behavioural and pastoral support across KS3/KS4 to improve engagement, attendance and conduct.

The role is full-time with immediate start and a temporary to permanent pathway. Successful candidates will have experience with children, strong communication skills, and safeguarding awareness. DBS update or willingness to obtain one is required.