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Behaviour support assistant

  • Location:

    Manchester

  • Sector:

    Primary Support , SEN Support

  • Job type:

    Long-Term Contracts

  • Salary:

    £13.69 - £15.87 per hour

  • Contact:

    Geraldine Hall

  • Contact email:

    gez@reesoneducation.com

  • Job ref:

    Behaviour Sup m11_1763482633

  • Published:

    about 2 hours ago

  • Duration:

    long term

  • Expiry date:

    2025-12-18

  • Start date:

    23/11/2025

  • Contract Length:

    Full Time

Role: Behavioural Support Assistant
Location: M11, East Manchester
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:00am-3:30pm)
Pay: £13.69 to £15.87 per hour (PAYE or Umbrella)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-term

A large, inclusive primary school in the M11 area of East Manchester is seeking a dedicated Behavioural Support Assistant to join their well-established SEND provision. This long-term, full-time Behavioural Support Assistant role offers an exciting opportunity to work with pupils across EYFS to Year 6 who present with a range of complex needs, including emotional dysregulation, non-verbal communication, ASD, ADHD, SEMH, sensory needs, behavioural challenges, learning disabilities and other additional needs.

The school has a specialist internal provision designed to support pupils who require a more bespoke and structured approach. They are searching for a calm, resilient, and proactive Behavioural Support Assistant who can help pupils regulate, engage, and thrive within a nurturing and supportive environment.

Behavioural Support Assistant - Key Responsibilities:

* Provide 1:1 and small group support as a Behavioural Support Assistant
* Assist pupils with emotional regulation, sensory needs and challenging behaviour
* Support children with communication needs, including non-verbal pupils
* Work closely with the SEND team to deliver tailored strategies and interventions
* Maintain a calm, consistent, safe learning environment as a Behavioural Support Assistant
* Contribute to personalised plans, behaviour reports and daily logs
* Use de-escalation and positive behaviour strategies confidently
* Support learning both in the provision and, when needed, in the mainstream classroom
* Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
* Uphold safeguarding and school policies in all aspects of the role as a Behavioural Support Assistant

Behavioural Support Assistant - Requirements:

* Previous experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour or SEND
* Strong behaviour management and resilience
* Ability to adapt to different needs across EYFS-KS2
* Confidence supporting emotional and behavioural regulation
* Commitment to full-time, long-term work, Monday to Friday
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
* Team Teach or equivalent training is highly advantageous
* A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable pupils as a Behavioural Support Assistant

Why apply for this Behavioural Support Assistant role?

* Full-time, long-term opportunity starting ASAP
* Competitive pay: £13.69 - £15.87 per hour
* Work in a supportive and well-structured SEND provision
* Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children who need consistency
* A challenging yet deeply rewarding role as a Behavioural Support Assistant
* Ongoing support from both the school and agency
* The chance to develop specialist SEND and behaviour management skills

If you are a resilient, compassionate and committed Behavioural Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a welcoming M11 primary school, please get in touch today to arrange a trial or interview.

Reeson Education:

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We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

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Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%