Behaviour Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a Behaviour Support Worker/SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary PRU in Manchester to start on 01/09/2026. The role involves 1:1 and small group support, helping pupils engage with learning and regulate emotions, and working with staff to manage behaviour with positive strategies.

Candidates should have experience with challenging behaviour or SEMH/SEN settings, a calm and resilient approach, strong boundary-setting, and good communication.

Qualifications

• Experience with challenging behaviour/SEMH in PRU/youth settings.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Ability to set boundaries and follow behaviour plans.
• Flexible, with strong communication and safeguarding commitment.
• Sports, youth work or mentoring background advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on 1:1 and small group basis, helping them to engage in learning and regulate emotions.
• Assist in managing challenging behaviour and high-risk behaviours using positive behaviour strategies.
• Build strong, professional relationships with pupils and work closely with staff to support development.
• Collaborate with SEN professionals and external agencies to support pupils' progress.

Job description

Behaviour Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant

Location - South Manchester (M12)

Pay - GBP500-GBP550 per week, depending on experience

Start Date - 01/09/2026

Contract Type - Long-Term, Temp to Perm

Are you an experienced behaviour mentor, looking to secure a September role? Prospero Teaching are working with a primary, Pupil Referral Unit in Manchester to recruit Behaviour Support Workers and Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team from September.

The school is a specialist, Primary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Manchester that supports pupils who have been excluded or unable to access to mainstream education due to behavioural, emotional or social needs. The school provides a structured routine, clear boundaries and high levels of pastoral support.

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will:

• Support pupils on 1:1 and small group basis, helping them to engage in learning and regulate emotions


• Assist in managing challenging behaviour and sometimes high-risk behaviours, using positive behaviour strategies


• Build strong, professional relationships with pupils


• Work closely with other staff members, SEN professionals and external agencies to support development

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour, SEMH, SEN, or in a PRU/youth setting is advantageous.


• A calm, patient, and resilient approach with the ability to remain composed in challenging situations.


• Confidence in setting boundaries and following behaviour management plans consistently.


• Flexibility, strong communication skills, and a commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.


• Ideal candidates will have a sports, youth work and mentoring background.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK


• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application


• Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years


• OTHER

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management


• In-house Training and Development Team


• IND-SEN