SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant in Bolton to support students with social and emotional needs in an SEMH secondary school. The role involves implementing behaviour strategies, building relationships, and working collaboratively with staff. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and ideally experience with SEMH needs. Competitive pay and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay through Teaching Personnel

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunity to make a real difference

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Experience working with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs in a classroom and 1:1 setting.
• Implement behaviour management strategies to promote positive engagement.
• Assist teachers in creating a safe, structured learning environment.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Monitor and report on pupil behaviour and development.
• Work collaboratively with staff to meet individual needs.
• Provide emotional support to pupils.
• Contribute to personalised learning plans.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Resilience

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Job description

Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Bolton
School Type: SEMH Secondary School
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time, long-term

About the Role

Are you looking for a brand-new opportunity where you can have a profound and positive impact on young peoples’ lives? Teaching Personnel are seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant to join a supportive SEMH secondary school in Bolton. This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. You will be supporting children with SEMH needs such as Anxiety, Low self-esteem, anxiety-based school avoidance, challenging behaviour and Attachment-related challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural needs in a classroom and 1:1 setting.
• Implement behaviour management strategies to promote positive engagement.
• Assist teachers in creating a safe, structured learning environment.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage progress.
• Monitor and report on pupil behaviour and development.
• Work collaboratively with staff and external agencies to meet individual needs.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to pupils when required.
• Contribute to personalised learning plans and interventions.

Requirements

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
• Experience working with SEMH needs or challenging behaviour is desirable.
• Strong communication and resilience skills.
• Ability to remain calm and positive under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive pay through Teaching Personnel.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive school environment.

Apply today for an immediate start!

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