Learning Support Assistant

Behaviour Classroom Support Assistant

Bury | Full-Time

Help Young People Rewrite Their Story

Some students need more than academic support. They need someone who believes in them, remains consistent during difficult moments, and helps them rediscover their confidence.

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a specialist secondary alternative provision in Bury that supports young people who have faced significant barriers within mainstream education. The school provides a structured, nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to re-engage with learning, develop valuable life skills, and build positive futures.

As a Behaviour Classroom Support Assistant, you'll play a key role in helping students achieve exactly that.

The Role

No two days are the same in this setting. You will work closely with students who may present social, emotional and behavioural needs, providing support both inside and outside the classroom.

You'll become a trusted adult, helping pupils regulate emotions, overcome challenges, and make meaningful progress in school.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Providing classroom support across a range of subjects

✅ Building positive and professional relationships with pupils

✅ Supporting engagement, attendance and participation in learning

✅ Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation

✅ Responding calmly and effectively to challenging situations

✅ Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and external professionals

✅ Promoting confidence, independence and resilience

✅ Helping create a safe, supportive and consistent learning environment

Supporting Vocational Pathways

Alongside classroom learning, students can access vocational and employability-focused programmes including:

• KS3 Employ
• KS4 Employ
• Re-Engage

These pathways help young people develop practical workplace skills, explore future careers and build confidence for education, employment or training after school.

Who Would Be Successful In This Role?

We're looking for individuals who can build genuine connections with young people and remain positive, patient and professional when faced with challenges.

You'll Ideally Have:

✔ Confidence supporting students who may display behaviours that challenge

✔ Strong communication and relationship-building skills

✔ A calm, resilient and adaptable approach

✔ The ability to work proactively and use your own initiative

✔ A passion for making a positive difference to vulnerable young people

✔ The ability to establish trust, boundaries and consistency

Experience We Value

Previous school experience is not essential.

We welcome applications from people with backgrounds in:

• Education
• SEN or SEMH Support
• Youth Work
• Residential Care
• Support Work
• Sports Coaching
• Behaviour Mentoring
• Social Care
• Community Outreach

We also encourage applications from candidates with vocational experience in:

• Construction & Trades
• Motor Vehicle & Mechanics
• Hair & Beauty
• Catering & Hospitality
• Sports & Fitness
• Apprenticeships & Training

Real-world industry experience can be incredibly valuable in helping students connect learning with future career opportunities.

Why Join This School?

⭐ Be part of a supportive and experienced team

⭐ Gain valuable experience within an alternative provision setting

⭐ Make a genuine impact on young people's educational journeys

⭐ Develop behaviour management and pastoral support skills

⭐ Every day offers new challenges, rewards and opportunities to change lives

Apply Today

If you're resilient, compassionate and committed to helping young people succeed, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Join a school where relationships matter, progress is celebrated, and the support you provide can have a lasting impact on a young person's future.