Behaviour Support Assistant - South Manchester

Job Description

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GSL Education are currently recruiting people with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Do you have the resilience and transferable skillset to handle challenging behaviour and help learners love learning?

The roles we have available in schools are suited to people with experience as Youth Workers, SEN Teaching Assistants or Psychology graduates.

GSL Education are working closely with a number of Primary, Secondary and SEN schools in Greater Manchester, many of which have vacancies to start in January.

Key Responsibilities

• Support for SEMH Needs: Work closely with students with SEMH challenges
• Behaviour Management: Handle and de-escalate challenging behaviour with confidence and professionalism, maintaining a calm and supportive environment.
• Curriculum Support: Provide academic assistance in Maths, English, and Science at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Flexible Support: Work across mainstream classrooms, alternative provisions, or in one-to-one settings.
• Collaboration: Liaise with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
  
  

We would like to hear from you if any of the below apply to you?

• Relevant Experience: Previous experience in secondary schools, with a background in SEMH support or Youth Work.
• DBS on Update Service: A valid DBS registered on the update service is essential
• Empathy and Resilience: A caring, patient, and resilient approach to supporting students with SEMH needs.
  
  

Why Work With Us

As a Supply member of staff, enjoy the freedom to choose your assignments and manage your schedule.

• Experience a wide range of teaching environments and challenges as a Supply Teacher.
• Immediate start for the right candidate
• Long-term, full-time contract for stability
• Dedicated consultants who will support your employment needs
  
  

Commitment to quality and safeguarding

If you are looking to make a significant impact in the lives of young learners and contribute to the success of our school, we would love to hear from you.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

Apply Now

For more details about this fulfilling role and the school, please do not hesitate to contact consultant, Orien Salehi Mojdeh at 0161 537 6500 or [email protected] Alternatively, you can submit your up-to-date CV through the application link.