SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Salford; On-site; GBP 955,500 - 1,365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD & training

Dedicated consultant support

Weekly PAYE pay

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Worker to assist pupils across SEMH schools in Salford. You will build relationships, help students manage emotions, and deliver targeted interventions to improve behaviour and wellbeing.

The role supports students in Primary and Secondary settings, with early career and ongoing CPD opportunities. A DBS check is required, and all pay is processed weekly via PAYE.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and meaningful relationships with pupils and act as a trusted role model.
• Support students to manage emotions, develop resilience, and engage in learning.
• Deliver tailored interventions focused on behaviour, social skills, confidence and wellbeing.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Work with teachers and pastoral teams to celebrate progress and support development.
• Encourage participation in lessons, enrichment activities, and personal achievement goals.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Empathy & resilience

Teamwork

Job description

Behaviour Support Worker

SEMH Primary & Secondary Schools | Salford | Full-Time | Teaching Personnel

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated Behaviour Support Workers to support pupils across a range of Primary and Secondary SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) schools in the Salford area. You could be working with students who experience anxiety, ADHD, autism, trauma‑related behaviours, attachment difficulties, emotional regulation challenges, or low self‑esteem, helping them to overcome barriers and achieve success both in and out of the classroom.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build positive and meaningful relationships with pupils, acting as a trusted role model.
• Support students to manage emotions, develop resilience, and engage positively in learning.
• Deliver tailored interventions focused on behaviour, social skills, confidence, and wellbeing.
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Work alongside teachers and pastoral teams to celebrate progress and support individual development.
• Encourage participation in lessons, enrichment activities, and personal achievement goals.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, SEND, youth work, care work, or similar backgrounds.
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to reach their full potential.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a wide range of rewarding opportunities across Salford and Greater Manchester.
• Competitive weekly pay paid through PAYE.
• Dedicated support from your own specialist consultant.
• Free access to CPD and training courses to develop your skills.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle and career goals.
• The chance to make a real difference every day.

If you're ready to inspire, support, and empower young people in SEMH settings, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with Teaching Personnel and take the next step in your education career.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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