Behaviour Support Assistant

Location: Rochdale
Start Date: ASAP
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Make a real impact where it matters most

Are you from a sports coaching, youth work, or behaviour support background and ready to take your skills into education?

Teaching Personnel is working with a forward-thinking Pupil Referral Service in Rochdale to recruit a resilient and motivated Behaviour Support Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to support young people who need guidance, consistency, and strong role models to help them re-engage in education.

About the Provision

This specialist setting supports pupils aged 5–16 who have struggled in mainstream education, often presenting with:

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Behavioural challenges
• Complex personal and educational backgrounds

The school offers a structured, trauma-informed approach, focused on rebuilding trust, improving behaviour, and creating positive pathways for learning and development.

Your Role

You will play a key role in supporting pupils both in and outside the classroom by:

• Delivering 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
• Using effective behaviour management strategies to maintain engagement
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting emotional regulation and de-escalation techniques
• Promoting positive behaviour, teamwork, and respect
• Adapting learning activities to suit different abilities and behaviours
• Maintaining clear boundaries with a calm, consistent approach
• Working closely with teaching and pastoral teams
• Contributing to progress tracking and support plans
• Helping create a safe, structured, and inclusive environment

Who We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Background in sports coaching, youth work, mentoring, or behaviour support
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Calm, patient, and resilient under pressure
• Ability to build rapport with challenging or disengaged young people
• Genuine passion for working with vulnerable learners
• Full-time availability and commitment

Desirable:

• Experience within a PRU, SEMH school, or alternative provision
• Team Teach training (or willingness to complete)
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice or SEMH strategies

Why Apply?

• Make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives
• Transfer your skills from coaching/mentoring into education
• Gain experience in a rewarding, specialist setting
• Ongoing support from Teaching Personnel

Apply Now

If you're ready to take the next step and use your skills to inspire and support young people, apply today with Teaching Personnel.

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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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