Teaching Assistant

Milk Education; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Full-time, term-time hours

Long-term opportunities

Specialist secondary PRU experience

Training and development

Milk Education consultant support

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant for a specialist Secondary PRU in Greater Manchester. You will provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEMH needs, helping them engage with learning and manage behaviour in a nurturing environment.

The role involves close collaboration with teachers and pastoral staff, using calm approaches to support emotional regulation and resilience. This is a full-time, term-time role with long-term progression potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in education or PRU, SEMH provision, care, youth work, sports coaching or mentoring is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to secondary-aged pupils.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Use calm, consistent and nurturing approaches to promote positive behaviour.
• Help pupils regulate emotions and develop coping strategies.
• De-escalate incidents and respond appropriately.
• Implement individual behaviour support plans.
• Encourage re-engagement with education and positive attitudes to learning.
• Support pupils inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers, pastoral teams and SENCOs.

Skills

One-to-one support

Small-group support

Behaviour management

SEMH awareness

Emotional regulation

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Greater Manchester
Pay Rate: £107.71 – £111.85 per day
Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP / September

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting young people who have faced barriers to learning and mainstream education?

We are seeking a resilient and committed Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), supporting young people who may present with SEMH needs, behavioural difficulties, emotional regulation challenges and complex barriers to education.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a genuine difference to young people who may have struggled within mainstream education. You will work closely with experienced teachers and pastoral staff to help pupils re-engage with learning, manage their behaviour and develop the confidence and skills needed to move forward.

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to secondary-aged pupils.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people who may have experienced challenges within education.

• Support pupils with SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement.

• Use calm, consistent and nurturing approaches to promote positive behaviour.

• Support pupils to regulate their emotions and develop appropriate coping strategies.

• Help de-escalate challenging situations and respond appropriately to incidents.

• Implement individual behaviour support strategies and plans.

• Encourage pupils to re-engage with education and develop positive attitudes towards learning.

• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

• Work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, SENCOs and other professionals.

• Encourage pupils to develop resilience, independence, confidence and positive social skills.

• Monitor behaviour and provide feedback to teaching and pastoral staff.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting young people with behavioural and SEMH needs.

• Is calm, patient and confident when managing challenging behaviour.

• Can build strong, positive relationships with secondary-aged pupils.

• Is resilient and able to remain professional in difficult situations.

• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Can provide consistent boundaries while maintaining a supportive and nurturing approach.

• Is adaptable and committed to improving outcomes for young people.

Experience working within education, a PRU, SEMH provision, care, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, security or similar environments is desirable, but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates with strong transferable skills and the right attitude.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of £107.71 – £111.85.

• Full-time, term-time only working hours.

• Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent employment.

• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist secondary PRU.

• Training and professional development opportunities, including SEND, behaviour and safeguarding.

• Ongoing support from your dedicated Milk Education consultant.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people who need additional support to succeed.

Safeguarding

The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and relevant pre-employment checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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