Behaviour Support Assistant (SEMH – Key Stage 1) – Bury
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Assistant/Behaviour Mentor to join a primary school in Bury, working in exclusive partnership with Monarch Education.
This full-time role focuses on providing 1:1 support for a Key Stage 1 pupil with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. At times, the pupil can display challenging or disruptive behaviours, and the successful candidate will be able to make effective use of de-escalation techniques, remain calm under pressure, and build strong, trusting relationships to support the child’s wellbeing and learning.
Hours are 8.30am-3.30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work 1:1 with a KS1 pupil with SEMH needs, acting as a Behaviour Mentor
- Support with behaviour regulation and emotional wellbeing in order to engage pupil with their learning
- Implement de-escalation strategies and promote positive behaviour
- Create a safe, structured, and supportive environment both in and out of the classroom
- Collaborate with teachers, SENCO, and external professionals to deliver support
Requirements:
- Experience as a Behaviour Mentor or supporting children with SEMH in schools is advantageous but not essential
- Transferable skills from roles such as care work, residential support, youth work, or mental health support are welcomed
- Psychology graduates (and similar fields) are encouraged to apply
- Strong communication, patience, and resilience are essential
- A proactive and empathetic approach to supporting pupils
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
- leading provider, Crown Commercial Service Approved
- opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
- free Safeguarding training
- refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
- online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
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)
Important Information:
- All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
- Equal Opportunities – Monarch
- 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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