Graduate Behaviour Support Assistant

Graduating This Summer? Start a Meaningful Career This September

Graduate Behaviour Support Assistant

Flexible Roles Across East Manchester
Psychology | Education | Criminology | Sociology | Youth Work Graduates

Turn Your Degree Into Real Impact

Finished (or finishing) uni and unsure what’s next?

If you’re looking for more than just a job and want a career where you actually make a difference every single day, this is your chance.

Step straight into a role where you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, while building a strong foundation for your future career.

Why This Role Stands Out

This isn’t your average graduate role.

As a Graduate SEMH Teaching Assistant, working through Teaching Personnel you’ll work closely with pupils who need guidance, structure, and support, helping them overcome challenges and succeed in education and beyond.

✅ Real responsibility from day one
✅ No two days the same
✅ Make a visible difference every day

Build the Career You Want

This role is a launchpad into careers such as:

• Teaching / PGCE
• Educational or Clinical Psychology
• Youth Justice & Probation
• Social Work
• Mental Health & CAMHS

What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting Students

• 1:1 support for pupils with SEMH needs
• Running small group sessions
• Helping students develop emotional regulation and social skills
• Supporting behaviour using positive, trauma-informed approaches

Creating Positive Change

• Building strong, trusting relationships
• Encouraging engagement (even on the tough days)
• Acting as a calm, consistent role model

Working as Part of a Team

• Collaborating with teachers and pastoral staff
• Supporting personalised learning and behaviour plans
• Providing feedback on student progress

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

We specialise in helping graduates kick-start careers in education and mental health.

✅ Full Support From Day One

• Dedicated consultant with SEMH expertise

✅ Free CPD Training

Boost your CV with training in:

• Trauma-Informed Practice
• Behaviour Management
• Safeguarding
• Mental Health Awareness
• Autism & ADHD

✅ Flexibility & Progression

• Day-to-day, short-term, or long-term roles
• Competitive weekly pay
• Clear pathways into permanent roles and further training

Who We’re Looking For

Recent or upcoming graduates in:
Psychology | Education | Criminology | Sociology | Youth Work | Health & Social Care | Sports | or similar

You’ll have:

• A genuine passion for working with young people
• Resilience, patience, and emotional intelligence
• Strong communication skills
• A proactive, positive attitude

Availability: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
DBS: Required (we can help you apply)

Start Your Career the Right Way This September

If you’re ready to gain real-world experience, build your future career, and make a lasting impact, this is your first step.

Apply now to secure your role for September before spaces fill up.

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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