Graduate SEMH Behaviour Support Assistant

SEMH Graduate Behaviour Support Assistant
Manchester | Full-Time | Immediate & Ongoing Starts Available | Teaching Personnel

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience working with young people before pursuing a career in education, psychology, counselling, social work, youth justice, or mental health services? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking motivated and resilient Graduate Behaviour Support Assistants to work in specialist SEMH schools across the Manchester area.

These schools support pupils with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma-based behaviours, attachment difficulties, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), emotional regulation challenges, and behavioural needs that can impact learning and relationships. You will play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to education, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes both academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Build positive relationships and act as a consistent role model for students.
• Support pupils in managing emotions, behaviour, and engagement in lessons.
• Implement behaviour support strategies and intervention programmes.
• Encourage student participation, confidence, and resilience.
• Support learning inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist with de-escalation techniques during challenging situations.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals.
• Monitor and report on student progress, behaviour, and wellbeing.

Requirements

• A degree in Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, Education, Sports Science, Youth Studies, or a related subject is desirable.
• Passion for supporting young people with additional needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations.
• Experience working with young people through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, support work, youth work, care work, or voluntary positions is beneficial.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.
• Full-time availability during term time.

Why This Role Is Ideal for Graduates

This position provides invaluable practical experience for graduates considering careers in:

• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Mental Health Services
• Counselling and Therapy
• Social Work
• Youth Justice
• Teaching and Teacher Training
• Behaviour and Inclusion Support

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Access to a large network of SEMH and specialist schools across Manchester.
• Immediate and ongoing full-time opportunities.
• Free and discounted CPD courses, including Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, and Mental Health training.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school-based roles.
• Flexible career pathways within education and specialist support services.
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme.

Apply Today

If you're a graduate looking to gain meaningful experience while making a lasting impact on the lives of young people, this could be the perfect opportunity. Join Teaching Personnel and begin a rewarding career supporting pupils with SEMH needs across Manchester's specialist schools.

Apply now to start your journey as a SEMH Graduate Behaviour Support Assistant.

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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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