Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant – Secondary School – Glossop – September Start

Location: Glossop
Position: Behaviour Support Assistant
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, term-time only
Pay: £89 - £100 per day (depending on experience)

Teaching Personnel is working closely with a secondary school in Glossop to appoint a Behaviour Support Assistant to start in September 2025. This is a rewarding role, supporting students who may display challenging behaviours or require additional pastoral support to succeed in school.

Role Overview:
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work with individuals and small groups of students to help them manage their behaviour, re-engage with learning, and access the curriculum. You’ll support the school’s behaviour and inclusion team, working closely with teaching staff and senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students in regulating their behaviour and making positive choices

• Provide 1:1 and small group intervention sessions

• Help maintain a calm and purposeful learning environment

• Work closely with the pastoral team, SENCO, and external agencies where needed

• Record and report on student progress and behaviour incidents

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting young people with behavioural or emotional needs

• Strong interpersonal skills, with a calm and consistent approach

• Ability to build positive relationships and set firm but fair boundaries

• A resilient, empathetic and proactive attitude

• Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)

What We Offer:

• Competitive weekly pay

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Dedicated consultant support

• Opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people

• Potential for long-term or permanent placement within the school

If you're passionate about supporting young people and have the skills to help students overcome barriers to learning, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this Behaviour Support Assistant role in Glossop.

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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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