SEMH Behaviour Support Specialist

Teaching Personnel; Bolton; On-site; GBP 13,650 - 19,110; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay via PAYE

Ongoing consultant support

Free CPD and training opportunities

Meaningful impact in SEMH setting

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a Behaviour Management Assistant to support students at a specialist SEMH school in Bolton from September. The school caters for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, including anxiety, ADHD, autism, attachment difficulties, trauma, and emotional regulation challenges. Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support.

Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning. Support pupils in managing emotions and developing coping strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, care, youth work, or support settings.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Resilient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting vulnerable learners.
• Experience with SEMH, SEND, or challenging behaviour is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Support pupils in managing emotions and developing coping strategies.
• De‑escalate challenging situations using a calm and patient approach.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support student progress.

Skills

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Small-group support

Emotional regulation

Job description

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a Behaviour Management Assistant to support students at a specialist SEMH school in Bolton from September. The school caters for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs, including anxiety, ADHD, autism, attachment difficulties, trauma, and emotional regulation challenges. Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support.

Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning. Support pupils in managing emotions and developing coping strategies.