Behavioural Support Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester is seeking a Behavioural Support Assistant to work with students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges. The role involves providing tailored support, creating a safe learning environment, and assisting teachers. Ideal candidates will have experience in supporting children with special educational needs, either through paid or voluntary work. This temporary position offers the potential for permanent opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN or children in a youth setting.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support for children with SEMH and SEN.
• Creating a safe and fun learning environment.
• Assisting the teacher in academic support.

Skills

Support for SEMH

Child Engagement

Education

Teaching Assistant Qualification

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Prospero Teaching are seeking an experienced Behavioural Mentor to work in a High school for those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties (SEMH). The school is accessed by good road and public transport networks and there is parking on site.

The role is working in SEN Support and will consist of:

• Providing tailored support and working with children with SEMH and SEN (special education needs)
• Creating a safe environment that allows the children to have fun, learn and succeed
• Academic support of a 1:1 basis or in small groups
• Assisting the teacher

The Ideal Candidate:

• Teaching assistant qualification would be desired but not essential
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEN on a voluntary or paid basis OR
• Experience of working with children in a youth setting
• Location – Failsworth, Greater Manchester
• Position – SEN Teaching Assistant
• Contract Type – Temporary (with possible permanent opportunities)
• Hours – (Term Time only) Monday – Friday
• Start Date – ASAP

If this role appeals to you, please apply now. Or for more information about the role, please contact Zoe McDonald on 0161 393 6725 or email

Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.