Behaviour Support Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with SEN / SEMH needs?
Teaching Personnel is seeking reliable and dedicated Behaviour Support Assistants to join our team, working full-time in SEN schools across Bolton.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with SEMH or Special Educational Needs (SEN) to manage and improve their behaviour
• Implement individual behaviour support plans under the guidance of teaching staff
• Assist in creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
• Work closely with teachers, SENCo, and other professionals to monitor pupil progress
• Accompany pupils to off-site activities as required

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people in SEMH or SEN settings is essential
• Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and resilience
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Full driving licence and access to own transport is desirable

What We Offer:

• A supportive working environment with ongoing training and development opportunities
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for permanent roles

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training, and must undertake a valid enhanced DBS check.

Interested?
Apply now by sending your CV

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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