Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant

South Manchester

Teaching Personnel is working with a number of SEMH schools, alternative provisions, and specialist settings across South Manchester to recruit Behaviour Support Assistants.

Whether you're already working in education or have experience in care, youth work, mentoring, support work, or coaching, we can help you find a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference.

What Does the Role Involve?

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you'll support pupils who may face social, emotional, and mental health challenges, helping them re-engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes.

You could be:

✅ Supporting pupils with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges
✅ Building positive, trusting relationships
✅ Delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions
✅ Supporting behaviour regulation and emotional wellbeing
✅ Creating a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
✅ Working alongside teachers, pastoral teams, and support staff

Why Register with Teaching Personnel?

By applying now, you'll be ahead of the competition and ready for September opportunities as schools return.

⭐ Competitive weekly PAYE pay
⭐ Free CPD and specialist SEMH training
⭐ Long-term, permanent, and flexible opportunities
⭐ Dedicated local consultants who understand SEMH settings
⭐ Ongoing support throughout your placement
⭐ Excellent routes into long-term careers within education

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Education and Teaching Support
• Youth Work and Mentoring
• Residential Care and Support Work
• Psychology and Education Graduates
• Sports Coaching and Community Support

You'll be a great fit if you are patient, resilient, passionate about supporting young people.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel and let us help you find the right Behaviour Support Assistant opportunity.

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.
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