Behaviour Support Assistant

Make a Real Difference – Become a Behaviour Support Assistant
Central Manchester Secondary Schools
Supporting Students Disengaged with School
£89.38 per day | Full-time from September

Do you have experience in youth work, mentoring, care, sports coaching, or other roles that involve building relationships and promoting positive behaviour? Are you calm under pressure, resilient, and passionate about helping young people succeed?

We’re looking for confident, empathetic individuals to join Central Manchester schools as Behaviour Support Assistants. You’ll work with students who are struggling to engage in mainstream education – offering support, structure and encouragement to help them re-focus and re-engage.

Your Role Will Include:

• Providing 1:1 or small group behaviour support

• Acting as a positive role model and mentor

• Helping to de-escalate challenging situations calmly

• Supporting teachers to create a focused learning environment

• Building trust with students who may have complex needs

What You’ll Need:

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Patience, resilience and a non-judgemental attitude

• Experience working with young people (formal or informal)

• A genuine commitment to helping students overcome barriers

What You’ll Get:

• £89.38 per day (term-time only)

• Full-time work from September in Central Manchester

• Comprehensive support and training available

• A chance to make a long-lasting impact on young lives

This role is ideal for those with experience in youth offending teams, sports coaching, mental health support, care work or behaviour mentoring.

Ready to support change where it’s needed most?
Apply now to start your Behaviour Support journey this September!

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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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