Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant – Secondary School – Tameside (September Start)

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a large, inclusive secondary school in Tameside to recruit a full-time Behaviour Support Assistant for a September 2025 start. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact by supporting students who face social, emotional or behavioural challenges.

Role Summary:

• Supporting students with SEMH needs in and out of lessons

• Providing behaviour intervention in the classroom, around school, and in inclusion units

• Delivering 1:1 and small group mentoring sessions

• Working alongside pastoral staff, SENCOs, and external agencies

• Encouraging positive attitudes, routines, and engagement with education

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has experience working with young people with challenging behaviour (school, youth work, residential care, etc.)

• Is calm under pressure, emotionally resilient, and non-judgemental

• Can build rapport quickly and work as part of a supportive team

• Understands safeguarding procedures and the importance of consistency

• Holds an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the update service or is willing to apply

Details:

• Full-time role (Mon–Fri), 8:30am–3:30pm, term-time only

• Start Date: September 2025

• Long-term with potential to become permanent

• Paid via Teaching Personnel: daily rate from £89 to £95+ (PAYE, no umbrella fees)

• Full access to free training and CPD including Team Teach, Safeguarding and Behaviour Management

Make a difference where it matters most. Apply now through Teaching Personnel to secure your role for the new academic year.

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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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