Behaviour Support Assistant
- Manchester, Greater Manchester
- Contract·On-site
- Full time
- £95 - £123 Per Day
Job Description
Behaviour Support Assistant – Manchester 🚨
Engage Education are recruiting for a passionate and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Manchester.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has experience supporting pupils with SEN, SEMH, autism and challenging behaviour and is confident helping young people regulate their emotions and engage positively with education.
👥 The Role
As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group behaviour support
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
- Support children with SEN, SEMH and challenging behaviour
- Help pupils develop emotional regulation and coping strategies
- De-escalate challenging situations calmly and professionally
- Follow individual behaviour and support plans
- Encourage positive engagement with learning
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
- Help maintain a safe, structured and supportive environment
⭐ Essential Requirements
Team Teach training is ESSENTIAL for this role.
We're looking for candidates with:
✅ Previous experience supporting children or young people ✅ Experience working with SEN, SEMH or challenging behaviour ✅ Valid Team Teach training ✅ A calm, patient and resilient approach ✅ Strong behaviour-management skills ✅ Excellent communication and relationship-building skills ✅ A genuine passion for supporting young people
Previous experience as a Behaviour Mentor, Teaching Assistant, SEN TA, Learning Mentor, Support Worker or Youth Worker would be highly desirable.
💷 What Engage Education Offers
📍 Manchester 💼 Behaviour Support Assistant 📅 Long-term opportunity ⏰ Full-time 💰 Competitive daily rates 📚 Free CPD and professional development 🤝 Dedicated Engage Education consultant 📈 Potential permanent opportunities
🚀 Apply Today
If you're Team Teach trained and have a passion for supporting young people with behavioural and SEN needs, Engage Education wants to hear from you!
📩 Send us your CV today and our team will be in touch