Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel

📍 Barton upon Irwell, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Full-time educational-instruction-and-library Posted June 06, 2026

Job Description

We are currently working in partnership with a specialist SEMH provision in Salford to recruit a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis.

This setting supports pupils aged 11–16 who present with social, emotional and mental health needs. Many students may display challenging behaviour and require consistent, structured support to engage in learning. The school has a strong pastoral focus and is looking for someone who can build positive relationships and act as a stable, reliable presence for pupils.

The Role:

Supporting pupils on both a 1:1 and small group basis
Assisting the class teacher with delivering tailored lessons
Implementing behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques
Encouraging engagement and promoting a positive learning environment
Supporting pupils both inside and outside of the classroom
The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have previous experience working with SEMH, ...