Behaviour Support Assistant

Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel are currently working closely with multiple secondary schools in South Manchester who are seeking a Behaviour Support Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting students with overcoming behavioural challenges. This role is looking to start in January 2026 on a full‑time basis and all schools are located near public transport links and have staff car parks.

Your main duties will be to deliver targeted interventions to assist students with improving their behavioural skills. You will work closely with the classroom teacher and the SENCO and should play a key role in fostering a safe learning environment for students. The pay for this role will be around £95 per day dependent on experience.

• Support students with emotional and behavioural challenges on a 1:1 basis.
• Contribute to the development of individual behaviour plans.
• Successfully implement behaviour management interventions and strategies.
• Encourage a positive learning attitude whilst creating safe learning spaces for all.
• Monitor individual student progress.
• Build strong relationships and have great interpersonal skills.

• Previous experience working with KS3 and KS4 students in a similar role.
• Great understanding of different behaviour management techniques and strategies.
• The ability to be understanding, patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Behaviour management training or teaching assistant qualifications would be beneficial but not essential.
• A passionate and proactive approach to helping students with behavioural and emotional challenges.

Please apply below to be considered!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. This advert is for a temporary position and in some cases the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. 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’ and all candidates must have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.