SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Behaviour Support Assistant to work in Trafford across primary and secondary SEMH schools. You will support pupils with SEMH needs, including ADHD, anxiety and emotional regulation, in 1:1 and small group settings.

The role focuses on building positive relationships, de-escalating challenging behaviour, and promoting engagement and inclusion. A rewarding opportunity to help vulnerable students build confidence and positive behaviours.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is essential.
• Previous experience supporting challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Resilience, patience, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to build rapport and act as a positive role model.
• Genuine desire to support vulnerable young people.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Encouraging engagement in lessons and school activities.
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour.
• Supporting pupils with their social and emotional development.
• Implementing behaviour support strategies and interventions.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams.
• Promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Patience

Rapport building

Resilience

Job description

Trafford | Full-Time | Term Time Only | September Start
Teaching Personnel

Do you have experience supporting young people and managing challenging behaviour? Teaching Personnel is recruiting Behaviour Support Assistants to work in primary and secondary SEMH schools across Trafford.

You'll support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including ADHD, anxiety, trauma, attachment difficulties, emotional regulation challenges, and behaviours that impact learning. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, helping students build confidence, develop positive behaviours, and achieve success in education.

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to manage their behaviour, emotions, and engagement with learning.

No two days are the same, and your ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent will make a real difference to students' lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with students.
• Encouraging engagement in lessons and school activities.
• Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour.
• Supporting pupils with their social and emotional development.
• Implementing behaviour support strategies and interventions.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams.
• Promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people is essential.
• Previous experience supporting challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Resilience, patience, and a positive attitude.
• The ability to build rapport and act as a positive role model.
• A genuine desire to support vulnerable young people.

Ideal Experience

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Youth Work
• Sports Coaching
• Support Work
• Teaching Assistant Roles
• Care or Community-Based Support Services

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay.
• Full-time, term-time only position.
• Opportunities across a range of primary and secondary SEMH provisions.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Dedicated support from your specialist Teaching Personnel consultant.
• Long-term positions with potential permanent opportunities.

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely change the trajectory of a young person's life, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Apply now to join Teaching Personnel as a Behaviour Support Assistant in Trafford and make a lasting impact from September.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant • Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England