Job description
Behaviour Mentor Teaching Assistant – Full-Time Role
Location: Manchester
Start Date: Ongoing – Immediate and Future Opportunities
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
GSL Education Manchester is working with a number of welcoming and well-led schools across the Greater Manchester who are seeking Behaviour Mentor Teaching Assistants to join their teams. These roles are ideal for those with experience supporting young people with additional needs, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) challenges, or behavioural difficulties.
As a Behaviour Mentor TA, you’ll play a key role in creating a positive, structured, and supportive learning environment, working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams to improve engagement and outcomes for students who need it most.
Responsibilities:
* Provide targeted 1:1 and small group support to pupils presenting challenging behaviour
* Implement and monitor behaviour support strategies and individual intervention plans
* Support emotional regulation, positive choices, and re-engagement with learning
* Build strong, respectful relationships with pupils and act as a positive role model
* Liaise with teaching staff, SENCOs and external agencies to support pupil progress
* Contribute to the development of behaviour-focused initiatives across the school
* Provide feedback on pupil development to staff and parents where appropriate
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Experience working with young people with behavioural or SEMH needs (school, care, or youth work background welcome)
* Knowledge of behaviour regulation strategies and de-escalation techniques
* Confidence managing behaviour in a school or alternative setting
* Excellent communication, empathy, and resilience
* A team-player attitude with a calm, consistent approach
What We Offer:
* Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
* Access to Behaviour Mentor, safeguarding and de-escalation training
* Opportunities in primary, secondary, SEND and alternative provision settings
* Ongoing support from your dedicated GSL consultant
* Potential for long-term and permanent roles in Manchester schools
To apply, contact Orien Mojdeh at
Or call 0161 537 6500
Please note: All applicants must have a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. An enhanced DBS on the Update Service and two professional references are required.
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