Behaviour & Youth Support Assistant

Aspire People; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,915 - 18,450; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is partnering with Stockport schools to appoint confident Behaviour Mentors and SEMH Teaching Assistants for September starts. You will support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, building positive relationships and promoting emotional regulation to help learning progress.

Roles include various titles such as Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant with behaviour experience, and related positions.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children/young people in educational or care settings.
• Ability to build positive relationships and manage challenging behaviour.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection basics.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Promote emotional regulation and resilience to help learning progress.
• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils and staff.
• Assist with behavior management and create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

SEMH awareness

1:1 support

Classroom support

Communication

Job description

Are you a Sports Coach, Youth Worker, Residential Support Worker or Behaviour Mentor looking to take your skills into education?

Aspire People is working in partnership with a number of Primary and Specialist SEND schools across Stockport who are looking to appoint confident, resilient and enthusiastic Behaviour Mentors and SEMH Teaching Assistants from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children who require additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed in school.

The Role

You’ll work closely with pupils who may have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism or behavioural challenges, supporting them on a 1:1 basis or within small groups. Your role will be to build positive relationships, promote emotional regulation and help pupils overcome barriers to learning so they can thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

• Sports Coach
• Youth Worker
• Residential Support Worker
• Behaviour Mentor
• Children’s Support Worker
• Psychology Graduate
• Teaching Assistant with behaviour experience

We're looking for people who:

• Can build positive, professional relationships with children and young people.
• Remain calm, patient and resilient in challenging situations.
• Have excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Are passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils.
• Want to pursue a rewarding career within education.

Why Aspire People?

• Competitive daily pay - paid to reflect the important work you do
• Local opportunities - we have partner schools in all areas of Stockport
• Long‑term full time and some temp‑to‑perm opportunities.
• Weekly pay.
• Dedicated local consultant.
• Opportunities for career progression within education.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and you can genuinely make a positive impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for September starts across Stockport.

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.