Behaviour Support Assistant
Flexible Work Across Stockport, Tameside & East Manchester
Make a Difference. Make Connections. Make Every Day Count.
If you’re the kind of person who shows up, stays calm, and genuinely cares - young people need you.
This is a role where your presence matters as much as your practice, and no two days ever look the same.
Teaching Personnel are looking for dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistants, and we’re searching for compassionate, resilient and motivated individuals who want to help young people re-engage, rebuild and thrive.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll play a key role in supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs across East Manchester:
* Providing 1:1 and in‑class support as an SEMH TA / LSA
* Helping pupils manage behaviour, emotions and everyday challenges
* Working in a range of settings - SEMH schools, APs and specialist provisions
* Building confidence, communication and learning readiness
* Developing your skills through diverse, flexible placements
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
We prioritise people. With us, you’ll benefit from:
* A dedicated specialist consultant guiding you throughout your journey
* Access to FREE training: trauma-informed approaches, de-escalation, safeguarding & more
* Regular opportunities for long-term or permanent roles
* Competitive weekly pay and consistent communication
* Supportive, inclusive schools focused on wellbeing and positive relationships
We develop, support and champion you.
Who Thrives in This Role?
You’ll be a great fit if you bring:
* Experience supporting young people in schools, care, youth work or similar
* Availability Monday to Friday, 08:30–15:30
* Confidence (or willingness) to work with behavioural needs
* A calm, patient and proactive approach
* A genuine passion for social, emotional and academic development
* An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
If you bring the heart and energy, we’ll help build the skills.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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