Behaviour Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a qualified Behaviour Teaching Assistant for an immediate start in Stockport. The role involves supporting secondary-aged students with challenging behaviour and requires proven experience in similar environments. Candidates must be DBS registered and have access to a car due to the school's location. This long-term position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in education, psychology, or behaviour support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with challenging behaviour in educational or care settings.
• DBS registered on the Update Service for immediate start.
• Access to a car due to school location.

Responsibilities

• Support students with challenging behaviour, either 1:1 or in small groups.
• Implement and follow the school's behaviour policy.
• Help pupils remain engaged in learning and regulate their behaviour.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams.

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviour

Behaviour management strategies

De-escalation techniques

Reliability

Resilience

Education

Degree in Psychology, Criminology, Youth Studies, or related field

Job description

Overview

Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start (ASAP). Location: Stockport (Secondary School). Contract: Long-term. Agency: Aspire People.

Aspire People are currently working with a secondary school in Stockport to recruit an experienced Behaviour Teaching Assistant for an immediate start. This is a long-term opportunity supporting students with challenging behaviour and additional needs.

Note: The school is not accessible by public transport, therefore access to a car is essential.

The Role

• Supporting students with challenging behaviour, either 1:1 or in small groups
• Implementing and consistently following the school's behaviour policy
• Supporting pupils to remain engaged in learning and regulate behaviour
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams
• Providing a calm, firm, and positive presence in the classroom and around school

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience working with challenging behaviour (school, PRU, alternative provision, care, or youth work experience considered)
• Confident in behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques
• Able to start immediately
• DBS registered on the Update Service (essential for immediate start)
• Able to provide references covering the last 2 years
• Reliable, resilient, and consistent in approach
• Access to a car due to school location

Desirable

• Degree in Psychology, Criminology, Youth Studies, or a related field
• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils
• Background in SEN, SEMH, or pastoral support

This role is ideal for candidates looking to build or continue a career in education, psychology, or behaviour support, and offers valuable long-term experience in a supportive school environment.

Apply now to be considered for this immediate-start position with Aspire People.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.