At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 support to primary pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
- Company: Aspire People, a dedicated education agency focused on student welfare.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, long-term opportunities, and ongoing consultant support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and access various primary school placements.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience supporting children with behavioural needs and positive behaviour strategies.
The predicted salary is between 27353 - 33431 £ per year.
- 1:1 BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT ASSISTANT - PRIMARY
- Manchester & Surrounding Areas | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunities | Aspire People
Aspire People are recruiting confident and resilient Behaviour Support Assistants to provide dedicated 1:1 support for pupils within primary schools across Manchester.
This role is ideal for someone who has experience supporting children who display challenging behaviour, struggle with emotional regulation or require additional guidance to access the classroom successfully.
You will play an important role in helping pupils develop positive relationships, manage difficult situations and build the confidence and skills needed to engage with learning.
THE ROLE
- Providing dedicated 1:1 support for pupils with behavioural and emotional needs
- Building positive and consistent relationships with individual pupils
- Supporting the implementation of behaviour plans and individual strategies
- Identifying potential triggers and responding appropriately
- Using positive behaviour management and de-escalation techniques
- Supporting pupils during lessons, transitions and unstructured times
- Encouraging emotional regulation, independence and positive choices
- Helping pupils remain engaged with classroom activities
- Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff
- Feeding back on pupil behaviour, engagement and progress
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Has recent experience supporting children with behavioural needs in a UK school or relevant setting
- Is confident managing challenging behaviour
- Has experience using positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques
- Can remain calm, patient and consistent under pressure
- Understands the importance of boundaries and relationship-building
- Is resilient, proactive and adaptable
- Can work collaboratively with teaching staff and wider support teams
Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, trauma or attachment difficulties would be advantageous.
WHY WORK WITH ASPIRE PEOPLE?
- Access to long-term and permanent opportunities
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Dedicated consultant support
- Opportunities across a range of primary schools
- Ongoing support throughout your placement
All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business.
Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment.
Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
1:1 Behaviour Support Assistant - Primary in Manchester employer: Aspire People
Aspire People is an exceptional employer for FE & College Lecturers in South Wales, offering competitive pay rates of £28 - £45 per hour along with a £100 sign-up bonus after 20 days of work. With a strong commitment to employee growth through free CPD and safeguarding training, as well as dedicated consultant support, Aspire People fosters a flexible and inclusive work culture that empowers educators to inspire the next generation while enjoying meaningful and rewarding employment.
