Dedicated SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant

Milk Education; Bury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunities

Professional development

Consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Bury, BL9. You will provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH and additional needs, helping with emotional regulation and engagement in learning.

The role requires a calm, patient approach, the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH or additional needs.
• Calm, patient and confident when managing challenging behaviour.
• Ability to build strong, positive relationships with pupils.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Resilient, adaptable and committed to improving outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH and additional needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people and act as a consistent role model.
• Support pupils in and out of the classroom to encourage engagement with learning.
• Promote positive behaviour through calm, nurturing approaches.
• Implement individual behaviour support strategies and plans.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation, resilience, confidence and independence.
• Help pupils develop positive coping strategies and make appropriate choices.
• Support the de-escalation of challenging behaviour using appropriate strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and other professionals.
• Monitor behaviour and provide feedback to teaching and pastoral staff.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school in Bury, BL9. You will provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH and additional needs, helping with emotional regulation and engagement in learning.

The role requires a calm, patient approach, the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, and strong teamwork and communication skills.