Behavioural Support Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Behavioural Support Assistant in Manchester to provide tailored support for children with SEMH and SEN. The role involves creating a safe environment, assisting teachers, and academic support in a high school setting. This temporary position offers potential for permanent placement, starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, voluntary or paid.
• Experience working with children in a youth setting.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support for SEMH and SEN students.
• Assisting the teacher and creating a safe learning environment.
• Academic support on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.

Skills

Support children with SEMH

Creating a safe environment

Academic support

Education

Teaching assistant qualification

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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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.