Behaviour Support Assistant

Stockport, Tameside & East Manchester | Flexible Opportunities

Be the steady support that helps young people move forward.

Some young people don’t need perfection, they need consistency, patience and someone who genuinely believes in them. If you’re calm under pressure, emotionally aware and motivated to support pupils who may struggle in traditional settings, this could be the role for you.

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Behaviour Support Assistants / SEMH Teaching Assistants to work across a range of specialist settings, including SEMH schools, alternative provisions and specialist education environments throughout East Manchester.

This is meaningful work where relationships matter, progress is personal, and every day brings new challenges and new rewards.

Your Role

You’ll work closely with pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs, helping them feel safe, understood and ready to learn. Responsibilities may include:

Supporting pupils 1:1 or within the classroom Promoting positive behaviour and emotional regulation Encouraging communication, confidence and engagement Supporting pupils through routines, transitions and challenges Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams and specialists Gaining experience across diverse and supportive educational settings Your presence, consistency and approach will play a vital role in helping pupils re‑engage with education.

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

We value the people who do the work — and we invest in you.

When you join us, you’ll receive:

A dedicated specialist consultant who understands SEMH and local provisions FREE CPD and training, including trauma‑informed practice, behaviour support and safeguarding Access to long‑term placements and permanent opportunities Competitive weekly pay with reliable, open communication Placement in inclusive schools that prioritise wellbeing and positive relationships Is This Role Right for You?

You’re likely to thrive if you have:

Experience supporting children or young people (education, care, youth work or similar) Availability Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm Confidence in managing behaviour and emotional needs A calm, resilient and proactive attitude A genuine passion for supporting social, emotional and academic development An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re looking for a role where your support can change a young person’s day, and sometimes their direction, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel and start supporting pupils across Stockport, Tameside and East Manchester.

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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