Behaviour Support Assistant
Location: Bury, BL9
Pay Rate: £107.71 - £111.85 per day
Contract: Full-time | Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP / September

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning? We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Bury, BL9.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children and young people who require additional support with emotional regulation, behaviour and engagement in education. You will play a key role in helping pupils develop confidence, build positive relationships and achieve their potential within a safe, supportive and nurturing learning environment.

The Role

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEMH and additional needs.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people and act as a consistent role model.

• Support pupils in and out of the classroom to encourage engagement with learning.

• Promote positive behaviour through consistent, calm and nurturing approaches.

• Implement individual behaviour support strategies and plans.

• Support pupils with emotional regulation, resilience, confidence and independence.

• Help pupils develop positive coping strategies and make appropriate choices.

• Support the de-escalation of challenging behaviour using appropriate strategies.

• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams and other professionals.

• Monitor behaviour and provide feedback to teaching and pastoral staff.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, autism, ADHD or additional needs.

• Is calm, patient and confident when managing challenging behaviour.

• Can build strong and positive relationships with pupils.

• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Is resilient, adaptable and committed to improving outcomes for young people.

• Can remain consistent and professional when supporting pupils with complex behavioural needs.

Experience within education, care, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring or a similar setting is desirable, but we welcome applications from people with transferable skills and the right attitude.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of £107.71 - £111.85.

• Full-time, term-time only working hours.

• Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent employment.

• A supportive specialist SEMH education environment.

• Training and professional development opportunities, including SEND, behaviour and safeguarding.

• Ongoing support from your dedicated Milk Education consultant.

• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Safeguarding

The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and relevant pre-employment checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting young people with SEMH and behavioural needs and want a rewarding role where every day makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.

INMAN