Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant

Confidential; Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work to suit lifestyle

Free CPD and safeguarding training

Refer a Friend Scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Monarch Education is seeking an experienced Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, or SEMH TA to join a welcoming primary school in North Manchester. You will work 1:1 and in small groups with pupils who require behavioural and emotional support.

Ideal candidates have SEMH, autism, ADHD experience, strong behaviour management, and a calm, patient approach. You’ll collaborate with teachers, SEND teams and contribute to tailored support plans to help pupils engage and succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, SEMH Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or Youth Worker.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH, autism, ADHD, or challenging behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils who face barriers to learning.
• A genuine passion for helping children succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Help pupils develop positive relationships, confidence, and emotional regulation skills.
• Support pupils displaying challenging behaviour both inside and outside the classroom.
• Work alongside teachers and the SEND team to implement tailored support plans.
• Encourage engagement in learning and improve classroom behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with pupils who require additional behaviour support.
• Act as a positive role model and trusted adult within the school.

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Patience

Resilience

Relationship building

Education

Psychology Graduate

Job description

Are you an experienced Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, or SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity?

A welcoming and supportive primary school in North Manchester is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant to work closely with pupils who require additional support with their behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning.

This Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant role is ideal for individuals with experience supporting children with SEMH, challenging behaviour, autism, ADHD, or additional learning needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Help pupils develop positive relationships, confidence, and emotional regulation skills.
• Support pupils displaying challenging behaviour both inside and outside the classroom.
• Work alongside teachers and the SEND team to implement tailored support plans.
• Encourage engagement in learning and improve classroom behaviour.
• Build positive relationships with pupils who require additional behaviour support.
• Act as a positive role model and trusted adult within the school.

We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, SEMH Teaching Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or Youth Worker.
• Experience supporting children with SEMH, autism, ADHD, or challenging behaviour.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils who face barriers to learning.
• A genuine passion for helping children succeed.

Ideal Experience

• Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant
• Behaviour Mentor
• SEMH Teaching Assistant
• Youth Worker
• Sports Coach
• Learning Mentor
• Children’s Residential Support Worker
• SEND Teaching Assistant
• Psychology Graduate

Why Join Monarch Education?

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Leading provider, Government Commercial Agency (GCA)
• Free CPD and safeguarding training
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Dedicated consultant support who is a qualfied and experienced Primary School Teacher

All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment and DBS checks.

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