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Behaviour Support Assistant

  1. Primary SEN Support
  2. Greater Manchester
Date posted : 05/08/26
  1. Full Time
£14.25 - 15.00 per hour

Job description

Behaviour Support Worker (Primary Schools) – Part Time

Location: Bolton 
Hours: Full time

We are looking for a caring, patient, and enthusiastic Behaviour Support Worker to join our team in supporting children across our primary school.

This rewarding role involves working with children who have behavioural needs and Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them to achieve their full potential both academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support for children with behavioural and emotional needs.
  • Deliver targeted interventions to support children across the whole school.
  • Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting confidence, resilience, and self-esteem.
  • Work closely with teachers and the wider school team to implement behaviour support strategies.
  • Create a nurturing, safe, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
  • Support children in developing positive social, emotional, and behavioural skills.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Has experience working with children, particularly those with behavioural needs and/or SEN.
  • Is calm, patient, nurturing, and able to build positive relationships.
  • Can work effectively as part of a team and independently.
  • Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Team Teach training would be an advantage, although this is not essential.

We Offer

  • A supportive and friendly school environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children every day.

If you are passionate about supporting children and helping them succeed, we would love to hear from you.

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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