Empathetic Behaviour Support Practitioner - Primary School

Worldwide Teaching; Salford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover People are seeking a confident, energetic and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Salford. You will work to support pupils with behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.

Responsibilities include one-to-one and small-group support, de-escalation, positive relationships, and collaboration with teachers and pastoral staff. DBS checks are required; Team Teach training is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in schools, SEND, SEMH, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, care or residential settings is valuable.
• Team Teach training or equivalent is desirable.
• DBS checks and safeguarding are standard requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Help children manage emotions and make positive choices.
• Use behaviour-management and de-escalation strategies.
• Encourage pupils to engage confidently with learning.
• Provide consistent expectations, routines and boundaries.
• Support pupils during lessons, transitions and breaktimes.
• Collaborate with teachers, SEND staff and pastoral leaders.
• Celebrate progress and successes with pupils.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Team player

Relationship building

Patience

Resilience

Education

Team Teach training

Job description

Cover People are seeking a confident, energetic and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Salford. You will work to support pupils with behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning.

Responsibilities include one-to-one and small-group support, de-escalation, positive relationships, and collaboration with teachers and pastoral staff. DBS checks are required; Team Teach training is desirable.