Behaviour Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking applications from Behaviour Support Assistants that are now looking to gain an experience in mainstream secondary schools in Oldham.

As a Behaviour Support assistant working within one of our key partner secondary schools you will be responsible for the running of 1:1 support sessions as well as small group support for identified students within the school. These sessions will be inclusive for young pupils that are faced with social, emotional and Mental Health difficulties.

Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• To assist in the support of children with behavioural needs
• To assist with resolving the behavioural and emotional needs of children.
• To develop a mutually supportive relationship with teaching staff
• To advise the teaching staff on the needs of particular students
• A desire to work with young people who present with challenging behaviour is essential

Ideally, we would like to hear from experienced Behaviour Support Assistants, Teaching Assistants or from applicants with previous experience supporting individuals who are of the age range 11-16.

• Full-time and part-time positions with immediate start dates
• Competitive pay in line with your responsibilities from £11.84 per hour
• Previous experience in a secondary school setting preferred however not essential
• Candidates must hold or be willing to apply for DBS that is registered to the update service

If you are interested in becoming a Behaviour Support Assistant, please apply today with an up-to-date CV. All applicants will be contacted within 2 working days.  

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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