Behaviour Support Assistant

Monarch Education are working in partnership with a client school in the Bury, area of Greater Manchester who are looking for a Behaviour Support Assistant to start in October 2025. The school are a leading SEMH school which has been purpose built with state-of-the-art facilities. It provides a safe learning environment for those with an autism spectrum condition (ASC), who also face other challenges such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia and attachment disorder (AD). They are dedicated to providing exceptional education and support to students facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges.

As a Behaviour Support Assistant, you will play a crucial role in helping students overcome behavioural challenges and develop essential life skills. You will work closely with experienced staff to create a positive and supportive learning environment that empowers pupils to succeed.

Start date: October 2025

Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30 – 15:30

Pay: £88-£106 per day

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one to one and group support to pupils with SEMH needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and interventions to address challenging behaviours.
• Encourage a safe and inclusive classroom environment that promotes social and emotional development.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, social workers and other support staff/multi-agency workers to create individualised behaviour support plans.
• Monitor and document pupil progress and behaviour incidents.
• Offer emotional support and mentorship to pupils, helping them build resilience and self-esteem.
• Assist in classroom activities and ensure pupils are engaged in their learning.
• Attend training sessions and workshops to stay updated on best practices in behaviour support.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of GCSE level; a relevant degree or certification in education, youth work, psychology, or a related field is desirable.
• Previous experience working with children or young adults with SEMH needs is highly desirable.
• Team Teach/MAPA or related de-escalation qualifications are desirable.

Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:

• Flexible working opportunities
• Affinity Academy – continuous learning and development!
• A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to £200
• Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
• Competitive daily rates

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.

Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.

This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

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