Behaviour Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 04 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £92 to £100 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 July 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 219869 |
Summary
Location: Bolton
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, term-time only
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor / Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Bolton from September 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students in overcoming behavioural barriers to learning and achieving their full potential.
You will play a key role in providing targeted support to pupils who may display challenging behaviour, working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SEN professionals.
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with behavioural needs
- Implement behaviour management strategies and individual support plans
- Support students both inside and outside of the classroom
- Help promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students
- Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external agencies
- Experience working with young people in a school, PRU, or similar setting
- Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach
- A passion for supporting vulnerable or disengaged learners
- Ability to build rapport quickly and de-escalate challenging situations
- Team player with excellent communication skills
- Relevant qualifications (TA, youth work, or similar) are desirable but not essential
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
- Opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives
- Strong leadership and pastoral support team
If you are passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now for more information.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, term-time only
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Mentor / Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Bolton from September 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students in overcoming behavioural barriers to learning and achieving their full potential.
You will play a key role in providing targeted support to pupils who may display challenging behaviour, working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and SEN professionals.
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with behavioural needs
- Implement behaviour management strategies and individual support plans
- Support students both inside and outside of the classroom
- Help promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement
- Build strong, trusting relationships with students
- Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and external agencies
- Experience working with young people in a school, PRU, or similar setting
- Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, patient approach
- A passion for supporting vulnerable or disengaged learners
- Ability to build rapport quickly and de-escalate challenging situations
- Team player with excellent communication skills
- Relevant qualifications (TA, youth work, or similar) are desirable but not essential
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
- Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
- Opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives
- Strong leadership and pastoral support team
If you are passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now for more information.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.