Secondary Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant – Secondary SEMH School | Bury | Full-Time | September Start (ASAP Available)

Are you passionate about supporting young people who need guidance, encouragement, and positive role models? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and confidence to help students overcome barriers to education and achieve their potential?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a specialist Secondary SEMH School in Bury to recruit a dedicated Behaviour Support Assistant for a full-time role starting in September, with the opportunity to begin sooner for the right candidate.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to support pupils who may have faced challenges both inside and outside the classroom and help them develop the confidence, resilience, and skills needed to succeed.

About the School

This specialist secondary provision supports students aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many pupils have experienced disruptions to their education and require additional support to re-engage with learning and build positive relationships.

The school prides itself on creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where every student is understood as an individual. With small class sizes, strong pastoral support, and a dedicated staff team, the school focuses on helping pupils make meaningful progress both academically and emotionally.

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with students throughout the school day, providing consistent support, encouragement, and guidance. You will help pupils regulate emotions, manage behaviour positively, and remain engaged in learning.

You will build strong professional relationships with students, becoming a trusted adult and positive role model who helps them navigate challenges and celebrate successes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and encourage engagement in learning
• Support students during lessons, interventions, and breaktimes
• Assist with behaviour management and de-escalation where required
• Work alongside teachers, pastoral teams, and external professionals
• Encourage confidence, independence, and personal development
• Help create a safe, supportive, and inclusive school environment

Who We're Looking For

This role would suit individuals with experience in:

• Youth work
• Behaviour mentoring
• Children's residential care
• Support work
• Sports coaching
• Education
• Social care
• Mental health support
• Community outreach work
• Armed forces backgrounds

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Confidence working with challenging behaviour
• Strong behaviour management skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• The ability to remain positive and professional in challenging situations

What the School Offers

• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• Small class sizes and strong staff-to-student ratios
• A welcoming and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day
• Potential long-term and permanent opportunities

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, our specialist SEN and SEMH team works exclusively with specialist provisions, alternative provisions, and SEMH settings across Greater Manchester.

We provide:

• A dedicated consultant throughout your placement
• Access to free and discounted CPD training
• Safeguarding, SEMH, and behaviour management training
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support from application through to placement

Role Details

• Full-time position
• Secondary SEMH School
• Bury area
• September 2026 start
• ASAP starts available for suitable candidates
• Competitive daily pay
• Potential temp-to-perm opportunity

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can positively influence the lives of young people and support them in reaching their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

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