Behaviour Support Assistant

3 weeks ago


Borough of Tameside, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time
Behaviour Support Assistant - Tameside

Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester
Start Date: December
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Temporary (through Teaching Personnel)

About the Role:

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to join a supportive school in Tameside. This full-time, temporary role starts in December and is ideal for someone passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives by helping them overcome behavioural and emotional challenges to achieve their potential in a nurturing school environment.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and other support staff to provide tailored support to students with behavioural needs. You will contribute to a positive learning environment, using your skills to help manage behaviour effectively, support academic and personal growth, and encourage positive decision-making among students.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting students with behavioural, emotional, and social challenges to engage positively in their learning.
  • Assisting classroom teachers with behaviour management strategies and implementing individualised support plans.
  • Working with students in both one-on-one and small-group settings to provide targeted interventions.
  • Encouraging positive behaviour through mentorship, active listening, and relationship-building.
  • Monitoring students’ progress and communicating with relevant staff members to ensure consistent support.
  • Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment.

Ideal Candidate:

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about helping students overcome challenges and find success. Ideally, you will have:

  • Experience working in a similar role or with students facing social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
  • Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and techniques.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to remain patient, calm, and positive in challenging situations.
  • A compassionate approach to student well-being and development.

While formal qualifications in education or support work are beneficial, they are not essential if you bring relevant experience and a positive attitude.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive pay and benefits through Teaching Personnel.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated team at Teaching Personnel.
  • The chance to make a real difference in students’ lives in a supportive school environment.

How to Apply:

To apply for this role or find out more information, please contact Teaching Personnel by submitting your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the position. We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic Behaviour Support Assistant to our team

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
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’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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