Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Posted on Jul 21, 2026 by CV-Library
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£100 - £110 Daily
Temporary
Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Secondary Schools
Location: Manchester
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time | Short-term & Long-term Opportunities
Agency: Aspire People
Aspire People are recruiting Behaviour Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of secondary schools in Manchester from September 2026.
We are looking for resilient, confident, and proactive individuals with experience supporting children and young people who display challenging behaviour. These roles are ideal for candidates looking for flexible work, with a range of short-term and long-term placements available throughout the academic year.
The Role
As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
* Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.
* Encouraging students to engage with learning and remain focused throughout lessons.
* Building positive, trusting relationships with students.
* Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support individual behaviour plans.
* Promoting a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
* Acting as a positive role model and mentor for young people.
About You
We're looking for candidates who are:
* Experienced in working with children or young people who display challenging behaviour.
* Calm, patient, and confident in managing behaviour positively.
* Resilient, reliable, and able to adapt to different school environments.
* Passionate about supporting students to succeed both academically and personally.
* Excellent communicators who can quickly build positive relationships.
Essential Requirements
* Previous experience working with children or young people in schools, youth work, alternative provision, care, sports coaching, or similar settings.
* Experience supporting students with challenging behaviour, SEMH, or SEND.
* An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
* References covering the last two years.
Desirable
* A UK Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Criminology, Youth Studies, Education, or a related subject.
* Experience working within secondary schools.
* Knowledge of behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
Why Join Aspire People?
* Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities across a range of secondary schools in Manchester.
* Competitive rates of pay.
* Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
* A great opportunity to gain valuable experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, pastoral care, or behaviour support.
If you're passionate about making a positive difference and have the resilience to support young people with behavioural needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Aspire People for the new academic year starting September 2026.
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
Location: Manchester
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time | Short-term & Long-term Opportunities
Agency: Aspire People
Aspire People are recruiting Behaviour Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of secondary schools in Manchester from September 2026.
We are looking for resilient, confident, and proactive individuals with experience supporting children and young people who display challenging behaviour. These roles are ideal for candidates looking for flexible work, with a range of short-term and long-term placements available throughout the academic year.
The Role
As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
* Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.
* Encouraging students to engage with learning and remain focused throughout lessons.
* Building positive, trusting relationships with students.
* Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support individual behaviour plans.
* Promoting a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
* Acting as a positive role model and mentor for young people.
About You
We're looking for candidates who are:
* Experienced in working with children or young people who display challenging behaviour.
* Calm, patient, and confident in managing behaviour positively.
* Resilient, reliable, and able to adapt to different school environments.
* Passionate about supporting students to succeed both academically and personally.
* Excellent communicators who can quickly build positive relationships.
Essential Requirements
* Previous experience working with children or young people in schools, youth work, alternative provision, care, sports coaching, or similar settings.
* Experience supporting students with challenging behaviour, SEMH, or SEND.
* An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
* References covering the last two years.
Desirable
* A UK Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Criminology, Youth Studies, Education, or a related subject.
* Experience working within secondary schools.
* Knowledge of behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
Why Join Aspire People?
* Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities across a range of secondary schools in Manchester.
* Competitive rates of pay.
* Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
* A great opportunity to gain valuable experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, pastoral care, or behaviour support.
If you're passionate about making a positive difference and have the resilience to support young people with behavioural needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Aspire People for the new academic year starting September 2026.
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
Reference: 225396836
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Behaviour Teaching Assistant
Posted on Jul 21, 2026 by CV-Library
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£100 - £110 Daily
Temporary
Behaviour Teaching Assistant - Secondary Schools
Location: Manchester
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time | Short-term & Long-term Opportunities
Agency: Aspire People
Aspire People are recruiting Behaviour Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of secondary schools in Manchester from September 2026.
We are looking for resilient, confident, and proactive individuals with experience supporting children and young people who display challenging behaviour. These roles are ideal for candidates looking for flexible work, with a range of short-term and long-term placements available throughout the academic year.
The Role
As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
* Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.
* Encouraging students to engage with learning and remain focused throughout lessons.
* Building positive, trusting relationships with students.
* Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support individual behaviour plans.
* Promoting a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
* Acting as a positive role model and mentor for young people.
About You
We're looking for candidates who are:
* Experienced in working with children or young people who display challenging behaviour.
* Calm, patient, and confident in managing behaviour positively.
* Resilient, reliable, and able to adapt to different school environments.
* Passionate about supporting students to succeed both academically and personally.
* Excellent communicators who can quickly build positive relationships.
Essential Requirements
* Previous experience working with children or young people in schools, youth work, alternative provision, care, sports coaching, or similar settings.
* Experience supporting students with challenging behaviour, SEMH, or SEND.
* An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
* References covering the last two years.
Desirable
* A UK Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Criminology, Youth Studies, Education, or a related subject.
* Experience working within secondary schools.
* Knowledge of behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
Why Join Aspire People?
* Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities across a range of secondary schools in Manchester.
* Competitive rates of pay.
* Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
* A great opportunity to gain valuable experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, pastoral care, or behaviour support.
If you're passionate about making a positive difference and have the resilience to support young people with behavioural needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Aspire People for the new academic year starting September 2026.
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
Location: Manchester
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time | Short-term & Long-term Opportunities
Agency: Aspire People
Aspire People are recruiting Behaviour Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of secondary schools in Manchester from September 2026.
We are looking for resilient, confident, and proactive individuals with experience supporting children and young people who display challenging behaviour. These roles are ideal for candidates looking for flexible work, with a range of short-term and long-term placements available throughout the academic year.
The Role
As a Behaviour Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
* Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour using positive behaviour strategies.
* Encouraging students to engage with learning and remain focused throughout lessons.
* Building positive, trusting relationships with students.
* Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams to support individual behaviour plans.
* Promoting a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
* Acting as a positive role model and mentor for young people.
About You
We're looking for candidates who are:
* Experienced in working with children or young people who display challenging behaviour.
* Calm, patient, and confident in managing behaviour positively.
* Resilient, reliable, and able to adapt to different school environments.
* Passionate about supporting students to succeed both academically and personally.
* Excellent communicators who can quickly build positive relationships.
Essential Requirements
* Previous experience working with children or young people in schools, youth work, alternative provision, care, sports coaching, or similar settings.
* Experience supporting students with challenging behaviour, SEMH, or SEND.
* An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
* References covering the last two years.
Desirable
* A UK Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Criminology, Youth Studies, Education, or a related subject.
* Experience working within secondary schools.
* Knowledge of behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
Why Join Aspire People?
* Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities across a range of secondary schools in Manchester.
* Competitive rates of pay.
* Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
* A great opportunity to gain valuable experience for careers in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, pastoral care, or behaviour support.
If you're passionate about making a positive difference and have the resilience to support young people with behavioural needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Aspire People for the new academic year starting September 2026.
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
Reference: 225396836
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