Job Title: Behaviour Support Assistant Location: Bury, Greater Manchester Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Job Description: We are currently seeking a resilient and compassionate Behaviour Support Assistant to support primary aged students in a school setting in Bury. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including students who may have experienced trauma and present with challenging behaviours.

You will work both in the classroom and 1:1 with students, helping to promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement with learning.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide targeted support to students with SEMH needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

* Support students within mainstream or specialist classroom settings

* Assist with behaviour management and de-escalation strategies

* Build positive, trusting relationships with students who may be disengaged from learning

* Support students’ emotional wellbeing and personal development

* Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SEN staff

Essential Requirements:

* Experience working with young people with SEMH needs or relevant transferable experience (e.g. youth work, care work, mental health support, sports coaching, mentoring, or similar)

* Ability to manage challenging behaviour in a calm, consistent, and professional manner

* Hig...