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Learning Support Assistant

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 95 - 105 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

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

  * High levels of resilience, patience, and emotional intelligence

  * Strong communication and teamwork skills

  * Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing

Desirable:

  * Previous experience in a primary school or behaviour unit in the UK

  * Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, behaviour support strategies, or SEN

  * Team Teach or other behaviour management training

What We Offer:

  * Temporary-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate

  * Supportive school environment and professional development opportunities

  * A rewarding role making a real difference to students’ lives

If you are passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and emotionally, we encourage you to apply.

INDJH

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm

Work Location: In person

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