Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant (SEMH)

Flexible roles across Stockport, Tameside & East Manchester

Teaching Personnel are recruiting compassionate and resilient Behaviour Support Assistants to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. This is a rewarding, varied role where your calm presence and commitment can make a real difference.

The role includes:

• 1:1 and in‑class SEMH support
• Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour
• Working across SEMH schools, APs and specialist settings
• Helping pupils build confidence and re‑engage with learning

Why Teaching Personnel?

• Dedicated specialist consultant
• FREE training (trauma‑informed practice, de‑escalation, safeguarding)
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent roles
• Competitive weekly pay and consistent support

We’re looking for people who:

• Have experience with children or young people (schools, care, youth work, etc.)
• Can commit Monday–Friday, 08:30–15:30
• Are calm, patient, and proactive
• Are confident (or willing to learn) supporting behaviour needs
• Hold an Enhanced DBS or are willing to apply

If you bring the passion, we’ll support your development.

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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