Behaviour Support Practitioner
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Behaviour Support Assistant - Salford
Location: Salford
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Start date: ASAP
Pay: Competitive daily rate
Cover People are looking for a confident, energetic and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Salford.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils who need additional support with their behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement in learning
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No two days will be the same! You'll build positive relationships, celebrate progress and help pupils overcome the barriers preventing them from reaching their potential.
What will you be doing?- Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
- Helping children manage their emotions and make positive choices
- Using effective behaviour-management and de-escalation strategies
- Encouraging pupils to engage confidently with their learning
- Providing consistent expectations, routines and boundaries
- Supporting pupils during lessons, transitions and break times
- Working alongside teachers, SEND staff and pastoral leaders
- Celebrating every success—however big or small!
- Calm, confident and resilient under pressure
- Patient, proactive and able to build strong relationships
- Comfortable supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
- Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children
- Consistent in your approach while remaining compassionate
- A strong team player with excellent communication skills
Experience with in schools, SEND, SEMH, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, care or residential settings would be highly valuable.
Relevant qualifications and Team Teach training are desirable but not essential—we are most interested in finding somebody with the right character, attitude and commitment
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Make a visible difference to a child's education
Join a supportive and welcoming school
Gain valuable experience within behaviour and SEND support
Access ongoing opportunities through Cover People
Receive support from a dedicated education consultant
Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of the school. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.
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